VenuesLive is a leading provider of customised solutions to the venue, event, catering and hospitality industries.
Best known for its management of major Australian venues Optus Stadium in Perth and Industree Group Stadium on the NSW Central Coast and the previous long-term operator of Sydney's Olympic venue Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium in Western Sydney, VenuesLive is rapidly diversifying and expanding its footprint across Australia.
Through its Catering & Hospitality division, VL Catering, we are redefining the catering and hospitality experience by working with some of Australia's most respected culinary leaders to deliver unique and customised experiences for our valued clients and guests.
Partnering with Queensland Ballet and Delia Group, we are working to transform the Thomas Dixon Centre, located in West End, into a vibrant dining and event destination, blending arts, culture, and Brisbane's culinary scene.
To support us on this exciting journey, VL Catering is looking for an experienced Functions & Events Coordinator to lead our functions and event operations at the Thomas Dixon Centre.
Reporting to the Venue Catering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering impactful and engaging functions and events for clients that leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:Collaborating with clients to understand, contract and invoice their function and event requirements.Coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution with the client, from floor plans, runsheets to menu selection and vendor coordination.Rostering and leading a large team of casual functions and events staff.Ensuring seamless communication and coordinating with internal teams as well as external vendors to ensure flawless execution.Developing event orders and ensuring these event orders are accurate and kept up to date at all times.Ensuring client payments are received on time and in accordance with the contract requirements.Providing exceptional customer service and exceeding client expectations.Managing functions and events, ensuring that timings are met.Overseeing the bump-in and bump-out of functions and events where necessary.Evaluating event success and providing recommendations for future improvements.Key Skills and Attributes:Strong verbal and written communication skills.Previous experience in functions coordination, event planning and/or operations.Excellent personal presentation, interpersonal and organisational skills.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.Strong problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.Tertiary qualifications in hospitality or similar discipline highly regarded.A passion for food, service and spectacular functions and events.We are seeking interest from candidates with strong operational experience in a similar premium functions and events coordination role.
In addition to the above criteria, attention to detail, a customer focus, high levels of energy, willingness to work flexible hours across a 7-day roster (which includes evening and weekend work) and a positive 'can do' attitude, is what is required to successfully undertake this position.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Functions and Events Coordinator?Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr