$93,000 + Super

- Manage functions ranging from corporate conferences and dinners to family days and after‑hours parties.
- Oversee high‑volume catering and daily event execution within an iconic zoo venue.
- Bring strong organizational skills to run the show in a vibrant, dynamic environment.

The Role

- Drive Event Execution: Oversee and manage daily function operations, ensuring flawless end‑to‑end event delivery.
- Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and motivate function supervisors and team leaders to maintain high morale and exceptional service standards.
- Maintain Culinary & Service Excellence: Partner closely with our talented culinary team to ensure every plate, platter, and pour reflects menu perfection and premium guest satisfaction.
- Operational Management: Drive administrative efficiency across roster planning, stock control, labour optimisation, and supplier ordering.
- Client & Guest Engagement: Act as the primary on‑ground ambassador, meeting, greeting, and delighting clients to exceed expectations at every event.
- Grace Under Pressure: Maintain a calm, confident presence, keeping complex, multi‑event operations running smoothly on time and on standard in an environment that’s diverse daily.

The Person

- Proven Management Background:



Demonstrated experience supervising or managing functions, banquets, or large‑scale events within hospitality or venue catering.
- Service Champion: A strong track record of anticipating client needs and consistently exceeding customer satisfaction benchmarks.
- Inspiring Leader: Exceptional interpersonal and team‑building skills with a passion for developing staff.
- Agile & Adaptable: A flexible, solution‑focused attitude with the ability to pivot seamlessly during live, fast‑paced events.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively across clients, kitchen staff, Zoos Victoria stakeholders.
- Licensing Requirements: Valid Australian Driver’s License.

The Advantages

- Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
- Access to 100+ retail discounts.
- Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
- We are an ecological and socially forward operation – committed to minimising food waste and single‑use plastic.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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