Function Manager - The Ship Inn

ALH Hotels; Yelverton; Presencial; AUD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ALH Hotels discounts

Woolworths/BIG W discounts

Endeavour Wellbeing Support (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

ALH Hotels is seeking a Function Manager for The Ship Inn in Australia. You will lead end-to-end events, from planning with clients to on-site execution and post-event follow-up.

You will manage a diverse events calendar (weddings, corporates, shows, private functions) and oversee payments, contracts, and timelines, while guiding the functions team to deliver memorable experiences.

Formación

• Diploma in Event Management, Hospitality, or Business or 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events from planning to execution.
• Manage a diverse events calendar including weddings, corporates, shows and private functions.
• Manage payments, contracts and event details.
• Lead and develop the functions team and coordinate with leadership.
• Build strong client relations and ensure timely responses.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to sales strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership including Publican and Assistant Managers.
• Deliver exceptional events with great service and attention to detail.

Conocimientos

Event planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

People management

Educación

Diploma in Event Management

Hospitality or Business qualification

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About The Role

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

Function Manager | The Ship Inn

Base Salary $79,600 plus Super plus Group Wide Discounts

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

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.