Company Description

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

The Venue Merivale at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Allianz Stadium is the ‘Exclusive Hospitality Experience Partner’.

Merivale has proudly taken the helm of the multiple outlets across the stadiums. This includes the casual retail for all ‘grab and go’ to the high-end suites and corporate boxes dotted around the stadiums. This truly diverse offering continues across the many functions and event rooms housed within the multipurpose complexes.

You will find Merivale’s celebrated executives chefs Jordan Toft (mimi’s, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie), Dan Hong ( Ms G’s & Mr Wong), Mike Egget (Totti’s), Ben Greeno (The Paddington, Hotel Centennial) and Vincenzo Biondini (Vinnie’s Pizza) bring their expertise into a stadium setting.

The Role

As we continue to grow, we have an opportunity for an experienced events professional to join the team, hospitality experience is a must. This is an exciting prospect for someone who is passionate about hospitality and wants to be part of a thriving and diverse team, delivering the best event experiences in the industry.

Main accountabilities include

- Leadership and supervision of the floor operations team,



ensuring the team deliver exceptional experiences at every stage of the guest’s journey.
- Passion for product. Support the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver consistency around all aspects of food and beverage.
- Promoting a healthy working environment for the team – enjoyable, educational, results-focused and respectful.
- Strong attention to detail and maintenance of venue presentation - every little detail matters.

You will have:
- Event floor management experience running medium to large-scale events and floor teams.
- A passionate go-getter attitude with a great eye for detail.
- Strong leadership qualities with the skills to assist in managing a team of 100+ casual workforce.
- Personality – let your personal brand shine as you lead from the front.
- To display a hands-on collaborative working style showcasing positivity and leadership.

Additional Information

Merivale Employee Benefits

- 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
- Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
- Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
- Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
- Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
- Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.;
- Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
- Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing excellent people on board.

📌 Assistant Operations Manager | Stadium Events (Sydney)
🏢 Merivale
📍 Sydney