Functions Manager / Assistant Venue Manager
Holy Ship – Marina Mirage, Main Beach, Gold Coast
Holy Ship is looking for an energetic, experienced and commercially minded Functions Manager / Assistant Venue Manager to join our team at our unique waterfront restaurant and events venue at Marina Mirage.
This is a hands-on operational role for someone who is equally comfortable running a busy venue, leading staff and looking after customers as they are getting out there and generating new functions, events and business.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, sees opportunities and makes things happen.
The Role
Working closely with the Venue Manager and owners, you will have two key areas of responsibility:
Venue Management
Manage the venue and team when the Venue Manager is rostered off or unavailable
Lead front-of-house operations and ensure a high standard of customer service
Coordinate staff, service flow and day-to-day venue operations
Assist with rostering, staff training and performance
Handle customer enquiries, bookings and issues professionally
Ensure the venue is presented and operating at a high standard
Work hands-on alongside the team during busy periods
Assist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling and general venue management
Help drive sales, customer satisfaction and repeat business
Functions & Business Development
Take ownership of function and event enquiries from initial contact through to completion
Actively seek out new function and event business rather than simply waiting for enquiries to come in
Develop relationships with local businesses, corporate clients, event organisers, tourism operators and community groups
Generate new opportunities for corporate events, birthdays, celebrations, weddings, Christmas parties, networking events and private functions
Conduct venue inspections and meet prospective function clients
Prepare function proposals and follow up leads




Maintain a pipeline of prospective function customers and proactively follow up opportunities
Work with management, kitchen and operations teams to ensure functions are planned and delivered successfully
Identify opportunities to bring additional customers and revenue into the venue
Help promote Holy Ship as one of the Gold Coast's most unique waterfront function destinations
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in hospitality, restaurants, bars, functions or event management
Confident managing a venue and team independently
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple bookings and priorities
Strong with customers and comfortable building relationships
Sales-focused and confident approaching potential clients
Proactive — you don't wait for the phone to ring
Commercially minded and understands that great hospitality and strong sales go hand in hand
Comfortable following up leads and asking for the business
Reliable, professional and capable of taking ownership
Willing to work evenings, weekends and functions as required
Someone who genuinely enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation rather than managing from an office
Previous experience in functions, events, hospitality sales or business development
will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
A key role in one of the Gold Coast's most unique waterfront hospitality venues
Variety across venue management, functions, events and business development
The opportunity to directly influence the growth of our functions and events business
A hands-on role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
Marina Mirage location in Main Beach
Opportunity to grow with the business
This role would suit an experienced Assistant Manager, Functions Manager, Events Manager or hospitality professional who wants more responsibility and enjoys both
running a venue and winning new business
.
If you're someone who can run a outstanding service, build relationships and turn opportunities into bookings, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply through SEEK with your resume and a short introduction outlining your hospitality, functions and sales experience.

📌 Functions Manager / Assistant Venue Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Holy Ship
📍 Gold Coast