At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a high-performing team in a vibrant hospitality environment.
- Company: Join the Canberra Southern Cross Club, a community-focused organisation with over 50 years of service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in operations, and strong support from leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic venue with a focus on creativity and community.
- Why this job: Shape the customer experience and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality management with strong leadership and financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to help lead Canberra Southern Cross Club's (CSCC) food and beverage offering. This role is accountable for the full operational, commercial, and people performance of one of our CSCC Venues, ensuring industry best-practice standards, strong financial outcomes, and an exceptional customer experience for members and guests.
Reporting to the Venue Manager, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, including the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Supervisors, to deliver a contemporary, compliant, and commercially successful venue.
About the role:
As Service Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the performance of the venue, including operations, people leadership, compliance, and brand positioning. You will lead a high-performing team, drive sales and profitability, and ensure the venue consistently reflects the standards and reputation of the Southern Cross Club. This role suits a hospitality leader who combines strong operational discipline with energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for food, beverage, and customer experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Leadership and culture
- Lead, motivate, and develop a unified service and management team
- Champion the Club’s vision and customer service culture
- Foster a solution-focused, inclusive, and high-performance team environment
- Operations and commercial performance
- Manage daily restaurant operations to drive sales, profitability, and efficiency
- Oversee stock control, cash handling, merchandising, and cost management
- Deliver a contemporary, on-trend food and beverage offering in partnership with the kitchen team
- Strategy and planning
- Implement operational and business plans aligned with agreed budgets and objectives
- Report on performance, risks, and variances to key stakeholders
- Ensure the right capability and talent is in place for long-term success
- Governance and compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Liquor Act 2010, WHS requirements, and harm minimisation obligations
- Maintain incident, complaint, and patron registers
- Ensure safe, compliant environments for staff, members, and visitors
- Sales, marketing, and brand
- Support sales and marketing initiatives that drive revenue and strengthen the CSCC brand
- Promote cross-collaboration with gaming, events, and other business units
- Maintain high presentation standards that reflect the image of the Club
About you:
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, F&B Manager, or equivalent senior hospitality role preferably within a club/pub setting
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance
- An engaging leadership style across both front and back of house teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
- A genuine passion for food, beverage, ambience, and customer experience
- Sound understanding of marketing, social media, and hospitality trends
- Awareness of sustainability, wellbeing, food safety, and WHS obligations
Why join Southern Cross Club?
- Lead a high-profile venue within a respected and values-driven organisation
- Autonomy to shape operations, culture, and customer experience
- Strong support from senior leadership and shared services
- A role that blends creativity, leadership, and commercial accountability
The Canberra Southern Cross Club has proudly served the Canberra community for over 50 years, channelling our profits to support over 350 community groups, making a significant impact to the lives of Canberrans. Operating across two main divisions of Hospitality and Health and Wellness. Operating licensed clubs in Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison, and the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. Four Anytime Fitness franchises and Stellar Canberra in Woden, which includes Group Exercise, Stellar Swim School, a dedicated Women’s Gym and allied Health and Wellness tenants. We live by our vision, mission and values. Our Vision is all about what we are trusted for – excellence, care and being progressive. Our Mission is why we exist – to enrich our Community and our Values are lived out each day through the CSCC Way: Community. We care for our community, our people & our environment. Service. We strive for excellence, providing good times & good memories. Committed. We are accountable & act with integrity & respect. Culture. We are collaborative, compassionate & inclusive. People who are part of the Canberra Southern Cross Club share the same values and help create a culture that ensures the success of our business.
Service Manager in Canberra employer: The Canberra Southern Cross Club
The Canberra Southern Cross Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and employee development. As a Service Manager, you will enjoy the autonomy to shape operations while receiving strong support from senior leadership, all within a respected organisation that has positively impacted the Canberra community for over 50 years. With a focus on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, this role provides a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile venue and contribute to meaningful community initiatives.
Contact Details:
The Canberra Southern Cross Club Recruitment Team
