Casual position with an hourly rate $40.32, plus superannuation of 12%
Based at our stunning St Lucia Campus
Join the collaborative UQ Venues team as a Food and Beverage Supervisor at Patina at Alumni Court, a modern restaurant, bar and events caterer in the heart of UQ’s St Lucia campus. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership across restaurant and event services, supporting a purposeful team to deliver warm, polished and consistently excellent guest experiences.
This recruitment process may also be used to identify suitable candidates for future casual Food and Beverage Supervisor vacancies within UQ Venues as they arise.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead restaurant and event catering operations during service periods, providing hands-on support and maintaining high service standards.
Supervise, train and motivate restaurant, banquet, barista and food and beverage employees while supporting safe, efficient staffing arrangements.
Manage the electronic restaurant diary, respond professionally to guest concerns, uphold responsible service of alcohol requirements and secure the premises at the end of each shift.
Complete end-of-day reporting, reconcile daily takings, finalise accounts and prepare banking reports while supporting the day-to-day activities of Patina at Alumni Court.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a hospitality supervisory or managerial role.
Experience in a premium, fine dining or high-volume restaurant environment, with five-star hotel experience highly regarded.
A current Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.
Proven ability to lead by example, supervise employees and maintain exceptional product and service standards.
Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a genuine customer-focused approach.
Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to remain composed and effective under pressure.
A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and responsible patron care.
A reliable, collaborative and team-oriented approach, with a clear commitment to service excellence.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.
UQ researchers are also exploring how hospitality experiences can support a more sustainable future, including an innovative opt-in model that could help hotel guests reduce emissions by choosing fewer single-use amenities and room services. Read more about UQ’s lower-emissions hospitality research
For more information about this opportunity, please contact <Insert contact details>. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume.
Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68577).
Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
