Functions & Events Manager | Salt Bar, Kingscliff NSW

Open Door Pub Co. Pty LTD; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression across AVCo venues

Staff discounts across food & beverage

Iconic Kingscliff venue leadership

Job summary

Salt Bar in Kingscliff, NSW, is seeking an experienced Functions & Events Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of every event at this iconic beachside venue. The role combines planning, operations and leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences while meeting financial targets.

You will oversee the entire customer journey from enquiry to post-event follow-up, manage a high-performing events team, control labour and stock costs, maintain presentation and standards, and drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar functions and events role.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labour and stock costs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and event days as required.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full functions and events process, from enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Lead, train and develop a high-performing events team.
• Control labour and stock costs to meet financial targets.
• Maintain venue presentation and operational standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and referrals.
• Coordinate with kitchen, bar and venue teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Monitor event performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Guest experience

Budget management

Job description

Lead Functions & Events at Salt BarSalt Bar in Kingscliff, NSW is one of the region's most sought-after venues for functions and events. We're looking for an experienced Functions & Events Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of every event held at this iconic beachside location.This role combines planning, operations and leadership to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard while achieving financial targets and exceptional guest experiences.The successful candidate will oversee the entire customer journey — from initial enquiry through to post-event follow-up — while managing a high-performing events team, controlling labour and stock costs, maintaining venue presentation, and ensuring smooth operational delivery.What's on OfferCompetitive salary packageCareer progression opportunities across Australian Venue Co. venuesStaff discounts across food and beverageThe chance to lead functions and events at one of Kingscliff's most iconic venuesKey ResponsibilitiesManage the full functions and events process, from enquiry to post-event follow-upLead, train and develop a high-performing events teamControl labour and stock costs to meet financial targetsMaintain venue presentation and operational standardsBuild strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and referralsCoordinate with kitchen, bar and venue teams to ensure seamless event deliveryMonitor event performance and identify opportunities for improvementWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 3 years' experience in a similar functions and events roleStrong leadership, organisational and communication skillsProven ability to manage budgets, labour and stock costsA genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiencesAbility to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and event days as requiredIf you're ready to lead functions and events at one of Kingscliff's most iconic venues, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and join the team at Salt Bar.