Conference and Events Supervisor - Esplanade Hotel Fremantle

EVT; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Movie tickets

Seasonal perks

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EVT Group is seeking a seasoned leader to manage Conferences & Events within a busy hotel environment in Fremantle. You will oversee planning, setup, staffing and client liaison to ensure memorable guest experiences.

Join a dynamic team with opportunity for rapid career growth across EVT's entertainment and hospitality network, including dining and event venues nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising Meetings, Events, or Banquets in hospitality.
• Proven ability to coach teams and develop high performers.
• Excellent organisational skills and multi-event management capability.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on guest experience.
• Solid financial acumen with rostering, billing and cost control experience.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead smooth and efficient delivery of all conferences and events, matching client expectations.
• Oversee setup, food presentation, cleanliness and equipment hire to high standards.
• Manage inventory, stock ordering, rostering and departmental budgeting.
• Drive training and succession planning, fostering a positive work environment.
• Establish and uphold SOPs and service standards across the department.
• Partner with C&E Operations Manager to supervise team and maximise service and profitability.
• Handle client interactions professionally to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Support weekly stocktakes and maintain strong financial controls across beverage dept.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Event management

Team coaching

Organisational skills

Detail orientation

Client relationship

Financial controls

Tools

Rostering

Billing & stock control

Job description

About EVT: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the smooth and efficient delivery of all Conferences & Events, ensuring every detail matches client expectations and BEO requirements.
• Oversee set-up, food presentation, cleanliness, and equipment hire to the highest standards.
• Manage inventory, stock ordering, rostering, billing, and departmental upkeep with accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive team training, development, and succession planning, creating a positive and engaging work environment.
• Establish, implement, and uphold SOPs and service standards across the department.
• Partner with the C&E Operations Manager to supervise the team and maximise service, sales, and profitability.
• Handle client interactions with professionalism, ensuring satisfaction, repeat business, and swift resolution of any concerns.
• Support weekly stocktakes and maintain strong financial controls, particularly within the beverage department.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to make best use of resources and deliver seamless guest experiences.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in managing or supervising Meetings, Events, or Banquets within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a genuine focus on creating memorable guest experiences.
• Sound financial acumen, with experience in rostering, billing, stock control, and cost management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client and team relationships.
• Commitment to upholding service excellence and driving continuous improvement.

Perks from Day One:

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.