Function Manager - The Ship Inn

endeavour group careers; City Of Busselton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALH Hotels discount

Woolworths partner discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Ship Inn, part of Endeavour Group, invites a Function Manager to lead end-to-end events—from initial client consultation to on-the-day delivery and post-event follow-ups. You’ll coordinate a diverse calendar of weddings, corporate events, shows and private functions with a hands-on, community-focused approach.

This role demands strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple events, delegate roles, and build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Event Management or 2–3 years of relevant experience in event/function management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion in presentation and delivering outstanding events.
• Ability to manage multiple events and priorities.
• Friendly, sociable and approachable manner.
• Solution focused and independent thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events from planning and client consultation to execution and post-event follow-ups.
• Manage and coordinate a diverse events calendar (weddings, corporates, shows, private functions) and tailor each event to client needs.
• Manage payments, contracts and event details.
• Lead and develop the functions team; delegate roles and set timelines.
• Build and maintain strong client relations with prompt responses.
• Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to sale strategies and packages.

Skills

Event management

Client consultation

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Diploma in Event Management

Tools

Venue management software

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a Function Managing Guru for The Ship Inn where functions and events bring our community together creating experiences everyone loves

A day in the life of a Function Manager:

Lead end to end delivery of events, from planning and client consulting in a friendly manner, to execution and any post event follow ups

Manage and coordinate a very diverse events calendar - weddings, corporates, shows, entertainment and private functions and individually manage each individual clients needs when building such events

Manage payments, contract and event details

Leading and developing functions team. Communicating the timeline running of the event in line with venue expectation. Being able to delegate roles amongst the team to help even work load with encouraging guidance

Build and maintain strong client relations. Ensure an appropriate response time to all clients in met.

Identify opportunities for growth in the business. Reaching out to existing clients, contributing to sale strategies and package offering, menu and upgrades

Be a key part of the leadership crew, working closely with the Publican and Assistant Managers

Share your passion, skills, and creativity to grow a high-performing function and events team

Deliver exception functions and events with good vibes, great service and all those little extras going above and beyond

Inherent requirements:

This is a hands-on role. Physical requirements include setup of function spaces, table/decor staging, and movement of event equipment and supplies. Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About you:

Relevant qualification (Diploma in Event Management, Hospitality, or Business) or minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in event/function management

Strong organisational and communication skills

Passion in presentation and delivering outstanding events

Ability and confidence to manage multiple events and priorities

Friendly, sociable and approachable manner

Solution focused and independent thinking

If you’re ready to create unforgettable functions and event experiences our locals love, let's talk.

The benefits are good too!

Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network. An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you’ll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W. Endeavour Wellbeing Support, our EAP service, offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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