Banquets & Events Manager (Full Time)

Aquis Park – Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club

Lead exceptional events. Inspire great people. Create unforgettable experiences.

Aquis Park, home of the Gold Coast Turf Club, is one of the Gold Coast's leading entertainment and event destinations. Situated on a stunning 34-hectare site in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just minutes from the beach, our venue hosts over 100 race meetings, corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, weddings, school formals, private celebrations and major community events every year.

We're looking for an energetic, passionate and hands-on Banquets & Events Manager to lead our front-of-house operations and help deliver exceptional experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a rapid-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As the Banquets & Events Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our front-of-house operations across both race days and non-race day events. You'll oversee staffing, training, event execution and guest service, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest standard.

This is a full-time leadership position where no two days are the same. From premium race days and large-scale conferences to gala dinners and private functions, you'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences while leading a passionate team.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead and manage all front-of-house operations across race days, functions and special events.




- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of our Events Centre, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
- Develop, prepare and manage staff rosters to meet operational and labour budget requirements.
- Recruit, onboard, train and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
- Coach, mentor and support employees to build a positive team culture and encourage career development.
- Ensure all events are delivered to the highest standard, from setup through to pack down.
- Work closely with the Sales, Events, Operations and Culinary teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, RSA, WHS and venue procedures.
- Monitor labour costs, productivity and service standards while continually identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead by example on the floor, ensuring every guest receives an outstanding experience.

About You You're a confident and approachable leader who enjoys developing people and delivering exceptional service. You remain calm under pressure, have excellent organisational skills and take pride in leading successful events.





You'll ideally have

- Previous leadership experience in hospitality, events or venue management.
- Strong front-of-house management experience in a busy events or function venue.
- Experience with rostering, workforce planning and labour cost management.
- A passion for coaching, training and developing people.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as required by the events calendar.

Why Join Aquis Park?

- Lead one of the Gold Coast's most exciting and diverse event venues.
- Be part of iconic race days, premium hospitality experiences and major events.
- Work with a passionate, supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Make a genuine impact on team culture, guest experience and operational excellence.
- Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Every day brings a new challenge and a new event—no two days are ever the same.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality leadership career and help shape memorable experiences at one of the Gold Coast's premier venues, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team at Aquis Park – Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club.

📌 Banquets & Events Manager (Bundall)
🏢 Gold Coast Turf Club
📍 Bundall