Our client operates a fully licensed private function vessel on the Swan River in Perth, catering for up to 200 guests across corporate events, celebrations, cocktail functions, dinner and dancing events and school cruises.
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The business has:
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- A strong repeat client base
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- An experienced casual team
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- Established operating procedures
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- A fully enclosed, temperature-controlled interior and external deck
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- A self-sufficient galley
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- Robust seasonal demand from October through summer
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About the opportunity
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We are seeking a customer-centric Venue Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day front-of-house operations of this established venue.
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You will be responsible for
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- Planning and delivering charter events to a high service standard
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- Leading and rostering the casual front-of-house team
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- Managing suppliers, stock and purchasing
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- Overseeing venue administration and event preparation
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- Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing, food safety and maritime requirements
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- Leading the team during events and overseeing post-event reset
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This is a hands-on, autonomous role working closely with the Functions Coordinator, Skipper and external maritime advisors.
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Maritime experience is not required, with full operational documentation and specialist support provided.
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About you
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You will ideally have
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- Venue, function centre or hospitality operations experience
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- Hands-on event management experience
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- Experience leading and rostering casual teams
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- Supplier and stock management experience
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- Current RSA and WA Approved Manager's Licence, or willingness to obtain
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- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain
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- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends around the event schedule
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- A willingness to undertake hands-on work including setup, stock handling and post-event reset
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You will be organised, customer-focused, calm under pressure and comfortable working independently.
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What's on offer
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- Full-time, permanent position
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- Genuine autonomy across an established operation
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- Experienced and reliable casual team
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- Comprehensive handover and established SOPs
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- Strong supplier and operational systems already in place
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- Support from experienced crew and maritime advisors
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- Regular access to an engaged ownership group
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- Varied work in a unique Swan River setting
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- Forward visibility of the event schedule
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Hours are structured around the event calendar, with a mix of weekday, evening and weekend work. Events finish by midnight, with days off generally taken mid-week.
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Your application will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy: 11 Recruitment Privacy Policy.
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- This is a permanent, full-time role.
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- Applicants must have appropriate long-term working rights in Australia.
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- Sponsorship will not be provided.
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