The Opportunity
Work at an award-winning tourism venue and enjoy free parking, free gym membership and a competitive salary.
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking customer focused, passionate and hardworking individuals to fill the Steward role within APH Catering and Events.
The APH Catering and Events team delivers an in-house food and beverage operation across Parliament House. The team prides itself on providing premium catering and event services to building occupants ranging from small private dining rooms to large spaces such as the Great Hall. There are also several cafes and restaurants, including a public café, staff dining room, private dining areas, coffee venues, in-room dining and corporate catering.
The APH Catering and Events team is growing, and we are looking for an upcoming and experienced Steward to join our mission. Our work is important and ensures those who work in Australian Parliament House have convenient access to exceptional food, coffee, and event services.
Who we are looking for
The successful applicant will have professional experience in stewarding and supporting food service operations across various sections within a commercial kitchen or event venue. Ideally, you have worked in multi-faceted environments, assisting with the setup and breakdown of events, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and ensuring supplies and equipment are well organised. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service to clients and guests at DPS.
If you believe that you are a good fit for DPS and have the requisite skills and aptitude to contribute to the delivery of exceptional services and experiences, we want to hear from you.
Job Specific Requirements:
* The occupant of this position must be willing to work according to a roster and work overtime if required. Overtime and penalty rates apply.
* The occupant of this position may be required to always wear a uniform as directed and present in a professional manner when on duty. This position requires duties that are physical in nature – moving stock, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.
* The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.