Duty Manager / Venue & Events Supervisor

The Adelaide Club; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adelaide Club on North Terrace invites a hands-on Duty Manager / Venue & Events Supervisor to lead evening food and beverage service, private dining, club functions, and member events. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will champion service excellence and build lasting relationships within a prestigious private club.

You will coach staff, plan events, ensure RSA compliance, and present a polished venue.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or management experience in premium hospitality or clubs.
• Current RSA certificate (South Australia) and Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Availability for evening and weekend rosters.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening food and beverage operations and private events.
• Supervise and coach staff during evenings and weekends.
• Assist with event planning and high-end function delivery.
• Design and deliver staff training aligned with management.
• Ensure RSA compliance and immaculate venue presentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Event coordination

Calm under pressure

RSA certificate

Police check

Job description

Duty Manager / Venue & Events Supervisor

Duty Manager / Venue & Events Supervisor

About the Company

The Adelaide Club is one of South Australia's premier private members' clubs, delivering exceptional dining, accommodation, events, and member services from our landmark North Terrace location. Renowned for our tradition, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on creating outstanding, bespoke experiences for our members and guests.

Following the departure of a long-standing senior team member, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Duty Manager / Venue & Events Supervisor to join our hospitality leadership team in a stable, long-term capacity.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will champion the smooth operation of evening food and beverage services, private dining, club functions, and special member events.

This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for a hospitality professional who loves leading from the front, takes genuine pride in service excellence, and wants to build lasting relationships within a highly respected private club environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee and drive exceptional service delivery across all evening food and beverage operations, club functions, and private events.
• Team Management: Supervise, support, and coach staff during evening and weekend trading periods to maintain the Club's premium standards.
• Event Coordination: Assist with event planning, room preparation, and the seamless operational delivery of high-end functions.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver staff training programs focused on product knowledge and service standards in alignment with management.
• Compliance & Presentation: Ensure strict compliance with RSA requirements and club policies while maintaining immaculate venue presentation.

Skills & Experience

• Proven Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience within premium hospitality, food and beverage, hotels, clubs, or events.
• Leadership Skills: Strong people management capabilities with a natural ability to coach, inspire, and develop a team.
• Event Execution: Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing functions and special events seamlessly.
• Communication & Calmness: Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to remain calm, professional, and composed under pressure.
• Compliance & Credentials: A current South Australian RSA certificate and a current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Availability: Flexibility to work a roster that predominantly includes evenings and weekends.

Why Join The Adelaide Club?

We understand that hospitality professionals are looking for stability, balance, and a workplace culture they can genuinely enjoy. We offer:

• True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy work-life balance rare to hospitality with no public holiday trading, closure over Easter, and an extended Christmas/New Year shutdown period.
• Job Security: A secure, permanent full-time position within a stable, prestigious, and highly respected institution.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for long-term career development and progression within our leadership team.
• Culture: A professional, supportive, and close-knit working environment that deeply values loyalty and professionalism.

Applications will be treated as Private & Confidential and should be addressed to:

Thomas Schnittler

Food & Beverage & Operations Manager

The Adelaide Club