Assistant Functions And Event Manager

Everi Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Employee assistance program

Racing passes

Free parking

Parental/volunteer/cultural leave

Job summary

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) invites applications for an Assistant Functions & Events Manager in the Food & Beverage Department, based at Caulfield Racecourse. This full-time permanent role oversees race day and non-race day events, coordinating function logistics and staff.

You will work with sales and event managers to meet client needs, train and mentor staff, ensure RSA compliance and high service standards, and manage casual rosters.

Qualifications

• Strong event management experience across race day and non-race day events.
• Exceptional planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications.
• Extensive beverage knowledge including wine, beer and spirits.
• Experience in managing large scale function and event operations.
• Current RSA certificate.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all elements of race day and non-race day events, functions and activities.
• Communicate with sales and event managers to ensure all client needs are met.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Appropriately and professionally deal with clients and customers.
• Ensure high service standards are communicated to all employees.
• Provide comprehensive briefings prior to service to ensure staff duties and area are understood.
• Ensure staff follow liquor license laws of Victoria and RSA practices.
• Manage casual staff rostered on shift.
• Train, mentor and develop staff to achieve higher service standards.

Skills

Strong event management

Functions and staff coordination

Exceptional planning

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Extensive beverage knowledge

Leadership of large-scale events

Education

RSA certificate

Full working rights in Australia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Functions & Events Manager to join our Food & Beverage Department on a full-time permanent basis, located at Caulfield Racecourse.

Ready to turn race days and events into unforgettable experiences?

• Coordinate all elements of race day and non-race day events, functions and activities
• Communicate with sales and event managers to ensure all client needs are met
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Appropriately and professionally dealing with clients and customers
• Ensure high service standards are communicated to all employees
• Provide comprehensive briefings prior to service to ensure all staff are aware of required duties, breaks and are familiar with immediate work area - including agency staff as required
• Ensure all staff follow and abide by liquor license laws of Victoria and actively practice RSA
• Manage casual staff rostered on shift
• Train, mentor and develop staff to achieve higher service standards

About the Employer

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While we're renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we're also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 17 Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, members and community.

About the Candidate

• Strong event management, functions and general staff coordination experience
• Exceptional planning skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
• Exceptional knowledge of food and beverage service
• Current RSA certificate
• Management experience in large scale function and event operations
• Extensive beverage knowledge including wine, beer and spirits
• Experience in getting the best out of a broad and diverse casual staff pool
• Basic knowledge of the racing industry and racing events
• Full working rights in Australia
• Full Drivers Licence and Access to your own vehicle

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave., National

Assistant Functions And Event Manager • Melbourne, VIC, AU