Function Supervisor | Factory 51, Coorparoo

Factory 51 is a much-loved wedding and events venue in Coorparoo, and we’re looking for an experienced Function Supervisor to lead our team on the floor. If you love running a smooth service, can keep a team motivated on a busy night, and care about the details that make an event special, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role
You’ll be the go-to person on the night for weddings, corporate events, milestone celebrations and celebrations of life. You’ll work closely with the Events team to bring each function to life, lead the bar and wait staff, and make sure every guest and client leaves happy.

What you’ll do
Supervise and lead bar and wait staff throughout each function
Run pre-shift briefings, so the team knows the run sheet, menu, dietary requirements and timings
Oversee venue setup and pack down to the floorplan and client brief
Act as the main on-the-night contact for clients, MCs and vendors
Manage service timings with the kitchen, including canapés, plated courses, speeches and cake
Oversee responsible service of alcohol and handle any guest issues calmly and professionally




Keep things running to the run sheet and adapt quickly when plans change
Complete end-of-night close, including bar reconciliation and incident reports
Support, train and mentor newer staff
Feed back to the Events team after each function

What we’re looking for
At least 2 years’ hospitality experience, including supervising or team leading in functions, events or restaurants
Strong bar and table service skills, so you can lead from the front
A current QLD RSA (essential)
Confident, clear communication with staff, clients and suppliers
Calm under pressure, with a positive eye for detail and a solid sense of timing
A qualified, positive attitude and a genuine love of excellent service
Availability for evenings and weekends, especially Fridays and Saturdays
Well presented, with your own black service attire

Nice to have
Wedding or large-scale function experience
First aid certificate
Experience with rostering or POS systems
Your own reliable transport

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Functions Supervisor Coorparoo
🏢 Factory 51
📍 Coorparoo