Event Managers & Supervisors | Darling Group

Darling Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Darling Group in Melbourne is seeking experienced Event Managers and Event Supervisors to lead on-the-floor delivery of weddings, private celebrations and corporate functions across premium venues including Higher Ground, The Terrace and The Observatory at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

This hands-on leadership role offers part-time and casual opportunities with evening and weekend shifts across multiple venues, focusing on coordinating service, briefing teams and ensuring exceptional

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or managing functions, events, weddings, banquets or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong ability to lead on-the-floor and coordinate service in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent communication with clients, chefs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review event orders, run sheets and service requirements.
• Lead event teams on the day, briefing and allocating responsibilities.
• Coordinate food and beverage timing with chefs and bar teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and hosts.
• Ensure presentation standards and guest experience are exceptional.

Skills

Leadership experience

Event operations

Team motivation

Client-facing communication

Food & beverage coordination

Job description

Event Managers & Supervisors | Darling Group

Darling Group | Melbourne VIC

Part-Time & Casual Opportunities

About the Opportunity

Darling Group’s Functions & Events team is growing, and we’re looking for experienced Event Managers and Event Supervisors to lead the delivery of exceptional events across some of Melbourne’s most distinctive venues.

From weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions, cocktail parties and large-scale events, you’ll have the opportunity to work across Higher Ground, The Terrace and The Observatory at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, as well as events throughout the wider Darling Group portfolio.

This is a hands-on leadership role for hospitality professionals who love being on the floor, leading a team and making sure every detail comes together.

You’ll be the person leading the room — briefing the team, coordinating service, liaising with clients and chefs, troubleshooting in real time and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard.

• Casual and part-time positions available
• Flexible event-based shifts
• Evening and weekend work available
• Work across multiple premium Melbourne venues
• Opportunities to grow within the wider Darling Group

The Role

As an Event Manager or Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of the on-the-day delivery of functions and events.

Depending on the size of the event, you may lead the entire function or work alongside a senior Event Manager as part of a larger team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Completing event close and operational handovers

Above all, you’ll set the tone for the team and make sure both our guests and clients feel that their event is in capable hands.

About You

We’re looking for confident hospitality leaders who know how to run a great service and enjoy the energy of events.

You’ll ideally have:

• 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

You’ll be someone who notices the details, communicates clearly and isn’t afraid to get involved wherever needed to make an event successful.

About Darling Group

Darling Group is a leading Melbourne-based hospitality group behind some of the city’s most recognised venues, including Higher Ground, Top Paddock, The Kettle Black, The Terrace, The Observatory, Chéri, Token, Darling Cafe, Dundas & Faussett, Bambu Asian Eating House and Stringers Sorrento.

Our Functions & Events team delivers everything from intimate private dinners and corporate events to major celebrations and weddings across an exceptional portfolio of spaces.

Our event venues include the iconic Higher Ground, alongside The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne — offering our team the opportunity to work across some of Melbourne’s most unique hospitality and event settings.

Across every venue and event, our focus is on outstanding food, beautiful spaces, exceptional service and memorable hospitality.

Why Join Darling Group?

• Lead events across some of Melbourne’s most recognised hospitality venues
• Work at The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
• Be part of weddings, celebrations, corporate events and major functions
• Flexible shifts across a growing events calendar
• Work alongside experienced hospitality and culinary teams
• Outstanding training and development
• Opportunities to work and progress across the wider Darling Group
• A professional, respectful and high-energy team environment