Dynamic Retail Catering & Events Manager - Flexible Hours

Downer Group; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Casual Retail Catering & Events Services Manager to oversee multiple retail food and beverage outlets in Perth, WA. The role requires energetic leadership, excellent customer service and the ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced events environment.

You will organize day-to-day operations, ensure hygiene standards, manage staffing, and support continual service excellence across all outlets, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within event operations, food and beverage outlets and cafes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Western Australia RSA and Unrestricted Approved Manager Qualification (willing to obtain if necessary, for the role).
• Formal qualifications in Event Management, Hospitality, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Organize the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage outlets, making sure each outlet is opened on time and staffed correctly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during retail operating hours quickly and professionally.
• Ensure the highest level of hygiene in all outlets and storage areas by ensuring cleaning schedules are being followed.
• Monitor wastage and report monthly on food and beverage stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Event Management

Hospitality

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a Casual Retail Catering & Events Services Manager to oversee multiple retail food and beverage outlets in Perth, WA. The role requires energetic leadership, excellent customer service and the ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced events environment.

You will organize day-to-day operations, ensure hygiene standards, manage staffing, and support continual service excellence across all outlets, including nights, weekends and public holidays.