Australian Open 2026 Event Leadership Roles

Compass Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider is looking for experienced event leaders for Australian Open 2026. Candidates will oversee food, beverage, and customer service operations while managing a diverse team. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and flexibility to work various schedules. The position offers opportunities to develop in a fast-paced environment with immediate access to discounts and a chance to excel in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts

Valuable experience in hospitality

Work alongside a passionate team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hospitality management setting, successfully leading teams.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse team across food, beverage, and customer service operations.
• Ensure smooth and safe day-to-day service delivery while maintaining high standards.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Australian Open 2026 Event Leadership Roles

Competitive Hourly Rate plus casual loading

The Australian Open is the pinnacle of tennis excellence, embodying the spirit of competition, innovation, and global unity. The tournament is renowned for its festive atmosphere, cutting-edge facilities, and thrilling matches, and with Levy’s market leading hospitality, together we define the sports and entertainment hospitality experience. With a love for trying new flavours and techniques, a sustainable mindset and a talented network of passionate foodies, Levy are in the business of serving great food and creating unforgettable experiences.

Please note: No need to apply for multiple Levy AO26 roles – By submitting just one application, you’ll be considered for all job types. Our recruitment team will review your CV and match you to the most suitable role based on your skills and experience.

Whether you have been a senior management team member or have supervised a small F&B team, we are looking for leaders with a variety of experience levels:

• Manager
• Area Manager (looking after a whole zone of the precinct)

The Positions:

Lead and inspire a diverse team across food, beverage, and customer service operations

Ensure smooth, efficient, and safe day-to-day service delivery across your assigned area, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer experience

Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve performance goals, resolving issues calmly and professionally in a fast-paced environment

Liaise with stakeholders and other event departments to ensure cohesive service

Monitor stock levels, operational issues, and team scheduling needs

The Person:

Proven experience in a hospitality management setting, with a track record of successfully leading teams.

Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and ability to work effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

The Benefits:

• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile.
• Gain valuable experience and expand your skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Work alongside a diverse and passionate team dedicated to delivering excellence.

Interviews will take place at onsite recruitment days at Melbourne Park, or via Teams throughout August and September 2025.

All Australian Open roles are casual contracts that will commence Monday 6th October unless otherwise communicated. Shifts may be rostered across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays and paid in accordance with the Hospitality Industry Award. All onboarding and training will be provided prior to commencement.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [emailprotected].

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.