As an Event Manager, you'll take ownership of the on-the-day delivery of functions and events.
Depending on the size of the event, you may lead the entire function or work alongside a senior Event Manager as part of a larger team.
You'll be the person leading the room - briefing the team, coordinating service, liaising with clients and chefs, troubleshooting in real time and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard.
This is a hands-on leadership role for hospitality professionals who love being on the floor, leading a team and making sure every detail comes together.Key responsibilitiesReviewing event orders, run sheets and service requirementsManaging event set-up and ensuring the venue is presentation-readyConducting pre-service briefings and allocating team responsibilitiesLeading teams of event waitstaff and bartenders throughout serviceCoordinating food and beverage timing with chefs, kitchen and bar teamsActing as a key point of contact for clients and event hostsManaging guest requests and resolving issues quickly and professionallyMaintaining exceptional service and presentation standards throughout the eventOverseeing beverage service and RSA complianceManaging room resets, event transitions and pack-downAbout youPrevious experience supervising or managing functions, events, weddings, banquets or high-volume hospitalityExperience leading and motivating hospitality teams during serviceStrong food and beverage knowledgeConfidence managing event timelines and service flowExcellent communication and client-facing skillsA polished,



professional and guest-focused approachThe ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and high presentation standardsAvailability to work evenings and weekends, particularly Fridays and SaturdaysA current Victorian RSAAbout usDarling Group is a leading Melbourne-based hospitality group behind some of the city's most recognised venues, including Higher Ground, Top Paddock, The Kettle Black, The Terrace, The Observatory, Chéri, Token, Darling Cafe, Dundas & Faussett, Bambu Asian Eating House and Stringers Sorrento.
Our Functions & Events team delivers everything from intimate private dinners and corporate events to major celebrations and weddings across an exceptional portfolio of spaces.
Our event venues include the iconic Higher Ground, alongside The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - offering our team the opportunity to work across some of Melbourne's most unique hospitality and event settings.
Across every venue and event, our focus is on outstanding food, beautiful spaces, exceptional service and memorable hospitality.Lead events across some of Melbourne's most recognised hospitality venuesWork at The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneBe part of weddings, celebrations, corporate events and major functionsFlexible shifts across a growing events calendarWork alongside experienced hospitality and culinary teamsOutstanding training and developmentOpportunities to work and progress across the wider Darling GroupA professional, respectful and high-energy team setting
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📌 Event Managers | Darling Group (Melbourne)
🏢 Darling Group
📍 Melbourne