Event Lead: On‑Site Management & Guest Experience

Darling Group; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

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Training & development

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Darling Group is seeking an experienced Event Manager in Melbourne to take ownership of on-the-day delivery of functions and events. You will brief the team, coordinate service and liaise with clients and chefs to ensure flawless execution across our venues.

As a hands-on leader, you will motivate hospitality teams, manage timelines, and troubleshoot in real time to uphold the highest standards. This role suits professionals who love the floor and delivering memorable events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or managing functions, events, weddings, banquets or high-volume hospitality.
• Experience leading and motivating hospitality teams during service.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge.
• Confidence managing event timelines and service flow.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• A polished, professional and guest-focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high presentation standards.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, particularly Fridays and Saturdays.
• A current Victorian RSA.

Responsabilités

• Reviewing event orders, run sheets and service requirements
• Managing event set-up and ensuring the venue is presentation-ready
• Conducting pre-service briefings and allocating team responsibilities
• Leading teams of event waitstaff and bartenders throughout service
• Coordinating food and beverage timing with chefs, kitchen and bar teams
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and event hosts
• Managing guest requests and resolving issues quickly and professionally
• Maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards throughout the event
• Overseeing beverage service and RSA compliance
• Managing room resets, event transitions and pack-down

Connaissances

Team leadership

Hospitality experience

F&B knowledge

Communication

Client facing

Decision making

Attention to detail

On-floor supervision

Description du poste

Darling Group is seeking an experienced Event Manager in Melbourne to take ownership of on-the-day delivery of functions and events. You will brief the team, coordinate service and liaise with clients and chefs to ensure flawless execution across our venues.

As a hands-on leader, you will motivate hospitality teams, manage timelines, and troubleshoot in real time to uphold the highest standards. This role suits professionals who love the floor and delivering memorable events.