Position: Food & Hospitality Coordinator
Full-time | Anglesea - Coastal Victoria | Onsite Housing Available
Transform lives through Divine Hospitality in a dynamic Christian camping environment
Baptist Camping Victoria (BCV) exists to provide Christian Camping that Inspires People for Life! Through high-quality camps and retreats, we create opportunities for people to connect with each other, with nature, and with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
We believe that food is a ministry expression. More than just meals, our dining experiences bring people together in fellowship, providing nourishment, comfort, and hospitality. As the Food and Hospitality Coordinator, you will lead food operations across our two Anglesea camp sites, Burnside Camp and Camp Wilkin, creating an efficient and welcoming dining experience for all.
About the Role
This is a leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional who can coordinate food service operations, mentor staff, and enhance efficiencies across two kitchens that now operate as one cohesive team. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for overseeing meal service while working alongside your kitchen team.
Key focus areas include:
- Hands-on leadership – actively involved in meal preparation, stock control, and food safety compliance.
- Menu planning and food service coordination – developing nutritious, appealing menus tailored to the needs of camp groups.
- Guest engagement and hospitality – building confidence with group leaders, ensuring seamless meal experiences, and managing dietary needs effectively.
- Team leadership and mentoring – rostering, training and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers to understand their role in ministry through food service.
- Operational efficiency and cost control – streamlining kitchen operations across two camp locations to improve staff resourcing, inventory, and food waste management.
- Catering systems and software – utilising booking and meal management software to enhance efficiency and planning.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced hospitality leader who is passionate about ministry through food service. You will bring:
- Experience in ministry, camping and bulk cooking
- Qualification in Commercial Cookery
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Strong understanding of common food allergens and experience in managing complex dietary requirements
- A heart for hospitality as a ministry and an ability to create a welcoming, Christ-centered dining environment.
- Strong leadership skills with ability to coordinate kitchen staff, volunteers, and apprentices across multiple locations.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with groups, understand dietary needs, and ensure confidence in meal service.
- Operational expertise with experience in improving efficiencies in kitchen management, stock control, and staffing coordination.
- A commitment to uphold BCV’s Statement of Faith.
Why Join BCV?
- Generous salary package including onsite housing in Anglesea.
- Live and work in a stunning coastal environment as part of a mission-driven team.
- Opportunity to shape and lead a new era of food service as BCV streamlines its Anglesea catering operations.
- Make a tangible impact in the lives of campers and guests through exceptional hospitality.
- Be part of a Christian community where food is not just a meal, but a ministry of care, service, and connection.
Apply Now
If you are a skilled hospitality leader with a heart for ministry and excellence in food service, we would love to hear from you! For further information or to apply, contact:
Dale Tampion - Anglesea Camps Manager
5263 3222 or 0400 460 340
dale@baptistcamping.com.au
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