Functions Duty Manager

Golden Hotels; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Golden Hotels in Crawley near Matilda Bay is seeking a reliable Functions Duty Manager to lead all events at the venue. The role focuses on floor operations and hands-on management from setup to pack-down, working closely with the Head Of Events.

You’ll oversee weddings, corporate events and social gatherings, coordinate room set-ups and pack-downs, and keep operations running smoothly. This role also covers FOH responsibilities across the restaurant and bar when required.

Qualifications

• Experience running functions/events with seniority (e.g. Supervisor or Duty Manager).
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate busy event operations.
• Willingness and ability to work across Front of House areas, including restaurant and bar, as required.

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 and bar shifts as needed to provide support
• Ensuring all WHS procedures, checks and reporting requirements are completed

Skills

Team leadership

Event operations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Located on the edge of the beautiful Matilda Bay in Crawley, our elegant, wood-lined restaurant overlooks the bay with stunning views of Kings Park and Perth City. We serve Modern Australian fish dishes and hearty grills in a workplace where the scenery is as impressive as the dining experience.

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Functions Duty Manager to take the lead on all events held at the venue. You will work closely with the Head Of Events and play a key role in ensuring every event runs smoothly from set-up to pack-down.

This role is hands‑on and focused on floor operations, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys being involved in the action, and is flexible to work across other Front of House areas, including the restaurant and bar, when required to support the overall operation.

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 and bar 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

Willingness and ability to work across Front of House areas, including restaurant and bar, as required.

Availability to work weekends and late nights

What We Offer

A vibrant team environment

Free staff meals

Free parking on-site

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

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?