Casual Events Staff- Luna Park Melbourne

Luna Park Melbourne Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Luna Park Melbourne Pty Ltd is seeking energetic hospitality professionals to join the Events Team in casual roles over the festive season in Melbourne. You will help deliver memorable events with professional food and beverage service across a variety of functions.

Ideal candidates will have 6 months catering/banquet experience and at least 12 months bar experience, plus a valid RSA certificate. Flexibility for weekday, evening and weekend shifts is essential, with availability through

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience in catering, functions or banquet service (essential)
• 12 months' experience in a busy bar environment (highly regarded)
• Current RSA certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and friendly food and beverage service across events
• Serve food, carry and clear plates, and provide efficient drinks service
• Assist with event set-up, room configurations and pack-down
• Follow event orders, run sheets and function requirements
• Set tables, prepare glassware, polish cutlery, ensure spaces are presentation-ready
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and guest service
• Work with Events and Operations teams to ensure smooth functions

Education

RSA certificate

Job description

Roller coasters, fairy floss and unforgettable events – sound like your kind of workplace?

How would you like to work at one of Melbourne’s most iconic and exciting destinations?

Melbourne’s Luna Park is on the lookout for energetic, enthusiastic and experienced hospitality superstars to join our Events Team in casual positions over our busy festive season!

With a stunning beachside location, public transport right at our doorstep and competitive casual rates, this is your chance to work somewhere a little different from your average hospitality venue.

From corporate Christmas parties and gala dinners to family fun days, cocktail functions, weddings and outdoor festivals, no two shifts at Luna Park are ever the same!

THE ROLE

As part of our Events Team, you'll help bring a wide variety of memorable events to life.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing professional and friendly food and beverage service across a variety of events.

Serving food, carrying and clearing plates, and providing efficient drinks service.

Assisting with event set-up, room configurations and pack-down.

Following event orders, run sheets and specific function requirements.

Setting tables, preparing glassware, polishing cutlery and ensuring event spaces are presentation-ready.

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and customer service.

Working closely with our Events and Operations teams to ensure every function runs smoothly.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for hospitality professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team and know how to deliver exceptional service with a smile.

Ideally, you'll bring experience from a hotel banquet, corporate events, catering or busy bar environment.

To be successful, you'll have:

A minimum of 6 months' experience in catering, functions or banquet service (essential).

At least 12 months' experience working in a busy bar environment (highly regarded).

A current Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.

Confidence carrying trays of drinks, serving multiple tables and clearing plates efficiently.

The ability to read and follow event orders, run sheets and room set-up instructions.

Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

A professional presentation, excellent grooming standards and a reliable, punctual approach to work.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a busy events team.

AVAILABILITY & REQUIREMENTS

We're heading into our busiest and most exciting time of year, so flexibility and availability are important.

Successful applicants must:

Be available for casual shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Have strong availability throughout mid-November and December, particularly on weekends.

Be available to work evening and late-night functions as required.

Have valid Australian working rights.

Hold a current RSA certificate.

Share our passion for creating fun, memorable and exceptional experiences for every guest.

Uniform: Black shirt, black trousers and black shoes are required. Aprons will be provided.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Work at one of Melbourne's most recognised and loved attractions.

Enjoy a unique and vibrant workplace overlooking beautiful St Kilda Beach.

Be part of an energetic, supportive and passionate events team.

Experience a huge variety of events, with no two shifts quite the same.

Competitive casual rates of pay.

Convenient access to public transport right at our doorstep.

And of course, a workplace filled with a little extra Luna Park magic!

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an Event Staff?
• Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Overlooking the famous Port Phillip Bay, this historic park has been a destination for Melbourne families for the past century. With 2012 celebrating 100 years of fun-filled adventures, Luna Park continues to surge forward with a generous mix of heritage listed attractions and brand new thrill rides to satisfy all thrill seekers.

The most famous of the Park’s attractions is its Scenic Railway Roller Coaster, a large wooden coaster that projects its passengers, at high speed, around the outside of the entire Park. It boasts the title of being the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman in control aboard its moving carriages. This world famous roller coaster will not only provide you with heart-stopping dips and turns, but also the most stunning views of Port Phillip Bay St. Kilda has to offer.

Luna Park offers a range of attractions for all ages from mini roller coasters such as the Silly Serpent, to nail biting thrill rides such as the Pharaoh’s Curse and Power Surge. A day at Luna Park cannot be missed when visiting Melbourne, no matter your age.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

Overlooking the famous Port Phillip Bay, this historic park has been a destination for Melbourne families for the past century. With 2012 celebrating 100 years of fun-filled adventures, Luna Park continues to surge forward with a generous mix of heritage listed attractions and brand new thrill rides to satisfy all thrill seekers.

The most famous of the Park’s attractions is its Scenic Railway Roller Coaster, a large wooden coaster that projects its passengers, at high speed, around the outside of the entire Park. It boasts the title of being the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman in control aboard its moving carriages. This world famous roller coaster will not only provide you with heart-stopping dips and turns, but also the most stunning views of Port Phillip Bay St. Kilda has to offer.

Luna Park offers a range of attractions for all ages from mini roller coasters such as the Silly Serpent, to nail biting thrill rides such as the Pharaoh’s Curse and Power Surge. A day at Luna Park cannot be missed when visiting Melbourne, no matter your age.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.