Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Hospitality Coordinator to oversee the delivery of high‑quality hospitality services across multiple Council-operated venues.
This role plays a key part in ensuring exceptional customer experiences, consistent service standards, and efficient operations across our diverse hospitality sites, including the Oasis Aquatic Centre, Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Wagga Wagga Airport, and the Livestock Marketing Centre.
The position also supports the coordination and delivery of catering for internal Council events, meetings, and programs.
Permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week).Remuneration package of $3,522.78 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,227.34 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).Ongoing training and development opportunities.Generous leave entitlements.
This Position Will Be Responsible For
Overseeing daily hospitality operations across Council venues, ensuring smooth, efficient, and customer‑focused service delivery.Managing the preparation, presentation, and quality of food and beverage offerings across all sites.Coordinating and delivering catering services for internal Council functions, including training sessions, meetings, official openings, and Directorate events.Monitoring operational and labour budgets to ensure efficient and responsible use of resources.Managing stock control, ordering, and purchasing across all hospitality outlets.Overseeing contractor and preferred supplier agreements to ensure compliance and value for money.Ensuring responsible service of alcohol across Council’s licensed venues.Leading and supporting casual staff to deliver high‑quality customer service and uphold Council’s service standards.Maintaining high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security across all hospitality environments.Assisting with administrative tasks and operational documentation as required.Marketing and delivery of catering services for external events.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications and Licences:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent Service of Alcohol (RSA) and NSW Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).Current First Aid Certificate and CPR C Driver Licence.Barista training (desirable).
Skills And Experience
Demonstrated experience in hospitality operations, including preparing and serving espresso‑based beverages in a fast‑paced environment.Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and supporting staff.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and negotiate effectively.Proven ability to deliver high‑quality customer service.Experience managing stock, suppliers, and operational budgets.Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health & Safety requirements relevant to hospitality to work a flexible roster, including AM/PM shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.Demonstrated experience in preparation, handling and presentation of food.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 5 April AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 13 April 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Marc Geppert, Manager Wagga Leisure on 02 6926 9380.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.