Job Description

WA, East Fremantle Community Park, 6158

• Lead the hospitality team at a landmark new venue
• Full-time opportunity to make a real community impact
• Join a growing, entrepreneurial organisation

Belgravia Leisure is seeking a dynamic and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the hospitality operations at the newly developed East Fremantle Community Park a vibrant hub for sport, leisure, and community engagement.

The Role

Reporting the Head Chef as Sous Chef of the East Fremantle Community Park which incorporates a Bar & Cafe, Function Centre, Fitness Centre, associated Football Oval, Bowling Greens and Croquet Greens you will be responsible for the venue’s hospitality operational, financial and program deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the venue's leadership team and key stakeholders.

About You

You are a creative, organised, and hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in producing high-quality food consistently and enjoy mentoring a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Key Accountabilities

• Hands-on food preparation and supervision of kitchen operations
• Oversee food quality control, menu development, and presentation standards
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff for optimal performance
• Collaborate with internal teams (kitchen, bar, operations, marketing) to ensure high-quality service and venue success
• Manage food costs, budgets, and profitability while meeting revenue targets
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, innovations, and best practices
• Assist with front-of-house operations and function service as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
• Relevant professional certifications in kitchen operations or hospitality
• Knowledge of food costing, menu planning, and kitchen management
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships with staff, guests, and suppliers
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a high-volume environment
• National Police Check

About the Venue

East Fremantle Community Park is a unique, integrated space combining sport, leisure, and hospitality. It features:

• Café, full-service restaurant, and bar
• Health club with gym, group fitness, indoor cycling, and Reformer Pilates
• Football oval (home to East Fremantle Football Club)
• Bowling and croquet greens
• Skate park, basketball half-court, and dog park

About the Company

Part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group, Belgravia Leisure is Australia’s fastest-growing leisure organisation, managing over 250 venues across Australia and New Zealand. With an annual turnover exceeding $180 million, we’re committed to community impact and innovation.

Are you Interested?

If you are a person who is passionate about Health and Fitness and want to utilise your skills and experience in the leisure industry, we want to hear from you!

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We will provide innovative recruitment strategies to remove any barriers that may prevent potential suitable applicants. These includes:

• A dedicated contact person to receive expressions of interest in the job and complete a verbal job application during which the person answers questions over the telephone.
• Allowing a short video submission describing their application for the job
• Allowing a support person during an interview

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.

https://belgraviagroup.com.au/childsafe#statement