Functions Duty Manager

Golden Hotels; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Ambrose Estate is a busy, award-winning venue located on the Wembley Golf Course, featuring a modern restaurant and a spacious function centre that hosts weddings, corporate events, seminars and golf days. We are seeking a Functions Duty Manager to lead and coordinate functions across the venue, hands-on with floor operations from set-up to pack-down.

You will work closely with the Head Of Events and other Duty Managers to ensure events run smoothly, supervising the FOH team, delivering staff

Qualifications

• Experience running functions/events with a level of seniority (e.g. Supervisor or Duty Manager level).
• Confident leading a team and coordinating busy event operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, energetic and happy to jump in wherever needed.
• Availability to work weekends and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and running all functions, including weddings, corporate events and social gatherings
• Coordinating room set-ups and pack-downs
• Taking ownership of floor operations and continuously looking for ways to improve processes and service
• Leading and supporting the FOH team during events
• Delivering staff briefings and providing guidance during service
• Liaising with the kitchen and operations teams to ensure smooth event flow
• Maintaining clear and accurate communication about bookings and event details
• Working restaurant shifts as needed to provide support
• Ensuring all WHS procedures, checks and reporting requirements are completed

Skills

Team leadership

Event coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Well-Known Hospitality Venue | Stunning Golf Course Location | Hands-On Events Role

Ambrose Estate is a busy, award-winning venue located on the beautiful Wembley Golf Course, featuring a modern restaurant and a spacious function centre that hosts weddings, corporate events, seminars and golf days.

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Functions Duty Manager to lead and coordinate functions across the venue. This role is hands‑on and focused on floor operations — perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys being involved in the action.

You will work closely with the Head Of Events and other Duty Managers, playing a key role in ensuring every event runs smoothly from set‑up to pack‑down.

What You’ll Be Doing

Overseeing and running all functions, including weddings, corporate events and social gatherings

Coordinating room set‑ups and pack‑downs

Taking ownership of floor operations and continuously looking for ways to improve processes and service

Leading and supporting the FOH team during events

Delivering staff briefings and providing guidance during service

Liaising with the kitchen and operations teams to ensure smooth event flow

Maintaining clear and accurate communication about bookings and event details

Working restaurant shifts as needed to provide support

Ensuring all WHS procedures, checks and reporting requirements are completed

What We’re Looking For

Experience running functions/events with a level of seniority (e.g. Supervisor or Duty Manager level)

Confident leading a team and coordinating busy event operations

Strong communication and organisational skills

Hands‑on, energetic and happy to jump in wherever needed

Availability to work weekends and late nights

What We Offer

A vibrant team environment

Free staff meals

Free parking on-site

Beautiful workplace on a peaceful golf course

Opportunity to work across a variety of exciting events year-round

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and hold a current Approved Manager’s Card (or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement).

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a duty manager?