Functions and Events Manager

Club Menangle; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Training opportunities and development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Club Menangle is seeking an experienced Functions & Events Manager to lead events and functions across our venues. You will build and mentor a capable team, coordinate event delivery with staff and stakeholders, and drive sales and budgeting efforts to achieve targets.

You will collaborate with the Marketing team to market spaces, develop packages, and cultivate strong relationships with corporate clients and the local business community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Functions Manager.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and customer service orientation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a large team.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Passion for events and creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and train a capable team to deliver high-quality, safe food and beverage services.
• Oversee and coordinate event delivery, liaising with stakeholders and staff.
• Manage function and event sales, budget forecasting, inquiry conversion, and lead generation.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to implement strategies to achieve budget targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• Actively market event spaces to corporate contacts and engage in local business development.
• Create and cost function packages and products in collaboration with the GM of Hospitality.
• Supervise floor staff to ensure compliance with duties and procedures.
• Ensure setup staff complete all function setup requirements.

Skills

Experience as a Functions Manager

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Fast-paced work capability

Business acumen

Customer service orientation

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship building

Event passion

Job description

Functions & Events Manager | Club Menangle
· Reporting to the GM Hospitality

About Us:

Club Menangle is on the lookout for an experienced Functions & Events Manager to join our award-winning venues and team. Experience a dynamic work environment that values creativity, fosters growth, and celebrates achievements. From hosting exceptional events to crafting memorable dining experiences, every day brings new opportunities.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic Functions and Event Manager to join our team! Your primary goal will be to manage and deliver all events and functions, ensuring profitable outcomes and exceptional customer service. You will lead, train, and mentor staff, and collaborate with managers and chefs to ensure smooth operations.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Build and train a capable team to deliver high-quality, safe food and beverage services.

Oversee and coordinate event delivery, liaising with stakeholders and staff.

Manage function and event sales, budget forecasting, inquiry conversion, and lead generation.

Work closely with the Marketing team to implement strategies to achieve budget targets.

Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Actively market event spaces to corporate contacts and engage in local business development.

Create and cost function packages and products in collaboration with the GM of Hospitality.

Supervise floor staff to ensure compliance with duties and procedures.

Ensure setup staff complete all function setup requirements.

Skills and Experience:

2+ years’ experience as a Functions Manager.

2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Excellent communication and organization skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong business acumen and customer service orientation.

Ability to lead and motivate a large team.

Problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Passion for events and creating memorable experiences.

Why you’ll love it here

• A role with real ownership and the backing of a supportive leadership team
• A creative, fast-paced environment where good ideas get heard
• A team that celebrates wins, big and small
• Staff meals, ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive salary