Casual Catering Function Manager
Mi Scusi Food | Perth, WA
Casual Position | Competitive Award-Based Rates
Are you a natural leader with a passion for hospitality, food and beverage service? Whether you're an experienced catering manager, restaurant supervisor, event professional, or someone looking to further develop your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Mi Scusi Food is currently seeking enthusiastic and professional Casual Function Managers to join our growing team, leading front-of-house catering operations and ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional food and beverage experiences across weddings, corporate functions, private events and special occasions throughout Perth and Western Australia.
About Us
Mi Scusi Food is one of Perth's leading catering and event companies, delivering exceptional food, service and event experiences across weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and special events. Our reputation has been built on quality, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality.
With events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our clients while maintaining the highest standards of food and service delivery.
Why join the Mi Scusi team?
At Mi Scusi Food, we're passionate about delivering exceptional events while fostering a supportive, professional and enjoyable team culture. We believe great events start with great people.
Based in Bayswater, we service a diverse range of events across Perth and throughout Western Australia, giving our team the opportunity to work in unique venues and locations while gaining valuable experience across a variety of event styles and formats.
No two events are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working as part of a high-performing team.
About the Role
As a Mi Scusi Function Manager (FM), you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of catered events from start to finish. Acting as the primary in office representative of Mi Scusi Food, you will coordinate staff, manage service delivery, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure every event is executed to the highest standard.
This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced event environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise front-of-house event staff
- Coordinate event setup, service and pack-down
- Liaise with clients, vendors and venue contacts
- Manage service timelines and event logistics
- Ensure Mi Scusi food, beverage and service standards are maintained
- Handle guest enquiries and resolve issues professionally
- Ensure compliance with RSA and workplace procedures
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 6 months hospitality management experience
- Experience in catering, events, functions or venue operations
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent organisation and problem-solving abilities
- Professional presentation and a positive attitude
- Ability to work evenings, weekdays, and weekends as required
Desirable
- WA Approved Manager's Card (preferred but not essential)
- Unencumbered Australian driver’s license and reliable transport
- Previous experience managing weddings, corporate functions or catered events
- You are calm under pressure, lead by example, take initiative and genuinely enjoy creating exceptional guest experiences.
What's on Offer?
- Work with a passionate, supportive and experienced team
- Flexible casual employment, with a mix of short and long shifts that can complement a second job or provide consistent work during peak event seasons
- Competitive award-based remuneration, including penalty rates and allowances where applicable (commencing at Food & Beverage Attendant Level 4)
- A dynamic and varied work environment - no two events are the same
- Opportunities to work across a diverse range of weddings, corporate functions, private events and special occasions throughout Perth and regional Western Australia
- Paid travel arrangements for select events, where operational requirements and availability permit
- Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
- Potential career progression opportunities within a growing and highly regarded hospitality and events business
If you're an experienced hospitality professional, supervisor or emerging leader who enjoys variety, thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering exceptional food, beverage and guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you and discuss how you could become part of the Mi Scusi team. Apply now directly via SEEK or email (
[email protected]).
Please include your current resume, certifications and a brief cover letter outlining your hospitality and event management experience, and ongoing availability - for joining our team.
Applications via email will remain open past ad date. Mi Scusi will begin responding to candidates from early-mid October onwards.
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