Food and Beverage Supervisor

Essential Catering + Events; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Catering + Events is seeking a hands-on Event Supervisor to lead weddings, corporate functions and private celebrations across our venues and off-site events. You will oversee the food and beverage team, coordinate with chefs and event managers, and ensure smooth service with a focus on guest experience.

Weekend availability is required for this casual, 20–30 hour-per-week role. You’ll bring a calm, proactive attitude, strong communication, and a genuine passion for outstanding service

Qualifications

• Experience supervising events or leading a hospitality team.
• Calm head with clear communication and practical approach.
• Passion for great service and helping others succeed.
• Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leading, briefing and supporting our food and beverage team.
• Working closely with chefs and event managers to keep service running smoothly.
• Overseeing event preparation, equipment packing, setup and pack down.
• Being a friendly, professional point of contact for clients and guests.
• Keeping an eye on the details that turn a good event into a great experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Event supervision

Clear communication

Problem solving

Guest service

Weekend availability

Job description

Great events need great people behind the scenes. Could you lead the show?

Casual | Approximately 20–30 hours per week

Weekend availability required

Love the buzz of a busy event? Know how to bring out the best in a team while making guests feel genuinely looked after?

At Essential Catering & Events, we bring The Theatre of Food to life through delicious food, thoughtful service and people who care. We’re looking for a hands‑on Event Supervisor to help deliver memorable weddings, corporate functions and private celebrations across our venues and off‑site events.

Your role will include:

• Leading, briefing and supporting our food and beverage team.
• Working closely with chefs and event managers to keep service running smoothly.
• Overseeing event preparation, equipment packing, setup and pack down.
• Being a friendly, professional point of contact for clients and guests.
• Keeping an eye on the details that turn a good event into a great experience.

You’ll bring:

• Experience supervising events or leading a hospitality team.
• A calm head, clear communication and a positive, practical approach.
• A genuine passion for great service and helping others succeed.
• The confidence to take initiative and solve problems as they arise.
• Availability to work weekends.

In return, you’ll enjoy variety, a supportive team and the satisfaction of seeing your hard work become someone’s unforgettable occasion.