Functions Manager - 6 Month Contract

Stomping Ground Brewery; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Staff perks

Beer discounts

Partner discounts

Resumo da vaga

Stomping Ground Brewery in Melbourne’s Morris Moor is seeking an experienced Functions Manager for a 6-month maternity leave contract starting January. You will be the primary contact for all bookings and functions, guiding guests from enquiry to a well-run event and post-event follow-up.

Role includes running weddings, major functions and events, and coordinating with FOH, kitchen teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of leadership in restaurants or events, proven

Qualificações

• At least 2 years’ experience leading a team in restaurants or events.
• Proven experience in running weddings.
• Proven experience in function sales, enquiries and event planning.
• Strong organisation with high attention to detail and consistent execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident phone manner with clients.
• Current Victorian RSA certification.

Responsabilidades

• Be the first contact for bookings and functions; handle high volume enquiries by phone/email.
• Manage function enquiries and bookings; allocate to the right area.
• Host site visits, venue walk-throughs and tastings to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Plan and run weddings from start to finish with couples and suppliers.
• Provide clear weekly/daily run sheets to FOH and kitchen teams.
• Run major functions and events, including weddings and VIP bookings.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and management to ensure food, staff, and resources for each function.
• Support calendar and help plan consumer and trade events.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Wedding planning

Function sales & enquiries

Event planning

Organisation & detail

Communication

RSA certification

Descrição da vaga

Functions Manager

6-month maternity leave contract, Stomping Ground Morris Moor

ABOUT US

We’re a proudly independent brewery, built on the idea that beer should be for everyone. Inspired by Melbourne’s rich brewing history, Stomping Ground has been bringing people together over quality craft beer since 2016. Our Morris Moor Beer Hall is housed in a revitalised old cigarette factory, a big, welcoming, European-inspired space with an award-winning architecturally designed fit-out. It’s fast-paced, lively and full of character.

THE GIG

We’re looking for an experienced Functions Manager to join our team at Morris Moor on a 6-month maternity leave contract starting January.

As Functions Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for all bookings and functions, owning the guest journey from the first enquiry and site visit right through to a well-run event and a follow-up that keeps guests coming back. You’ll run the bookings program for our Beer Hall and function spaces, prepare run sheets for our FOH and kitchen teams, and run our major functions and events.

Weddings are a big part of what we do, so you’ll bring the experience and confidence to plan and run a wedding from the first enquiry to the last dance. Whether it’s a wedding, a corporate party, a product launch or one of our own events, you’ll be someone who loves the detail, stays calm under pressure and takes pride in giving every guest an event to remember.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 2 years’ experience leading a team in restaurants or events
• Proven experience and confidence running weddings
• Proven experience in function sales, enquiries and event planning
• Strong organisation and a high attention to detail, with consistency in execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication, a confident phone manner and a warm, professional approach to clients
• Current Victorian RSA certification
• A love of great beer and genuine hospitality

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the first point of contact for all bookings and functions, handling a high volume of enquiries by phone and email
• Manage function enquiries and bookings, making sure every booking is allocated to the right area
• Host site visits, venue walk-throughs and tastings to convert enquiries into bookings
• Plan and run weddings from start to finish, working closely with couples and suppliers on every detail
• Provide clear weekly and daily run sheets to the FOH and kitchen teams
• Run major functions and events, including weddings, VIP and high-spend bookings
• Work with the Head Chef and venue management so each function has the food, staff and resources it needs
• Support the venue’s events calendar and help plan our consumer and trade events
• Keep accurate sales data and follow up with every guest after their event
• Help develop new function packages and campaigns with our marketing team

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Join a passionate and fun-loving team in a thriving independent brewery
• Gain experience running functions and weddings in one of Melbourne’s most impressive beer halls
• Work in a supportive, collaborative and energetic team environment
• Great staff perks, beer and partner discounts