Functions Team Leader

Compass Group Pty Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Career progression

Skills development

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a casual events professional to lead teams at premium events. The role offers growth opportunities, with shifts including weekends, early mornings, and evenings, and a starting rate of $27.98 per hour plus 25% casual loading.

You will manage high-end events, weddings, and corporate gatherings, working across indoor and outdoor spaces while ensuring top-level service and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Understanding of Commercial hospitality operation.
• Strong awareness of Hygiene & Food Safety Standards and allergen management.
• Adaptable and thrives in a multi-tasking environment.
• Great personal presentation and an outgoing personality.
• Available across a variety of shifts, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team across multiple retail and events venues, indoors and outdoors.
• Manage a range of event types: conferences, kids parties, sit-down and cocktail events.
• Train and develop junior staff; support management during large events.
• Provide end-to-end function experience and assist sales with post-event reporting.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and guests during events.
• Maintain event spaces and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality ops

Hygiene standards

Adaptable

Presentation

Flexible shifts

Job description

$27.98 + 25% casual loading

• Casual position with room for growth and development
• Manage premium events including high-end functions, weddings, and corporate gatherings.
• Work alongside nature in an inspiring environment surrounded by unique wildlife and lush botanical gardens.

Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working with some of the most prestigious venues and corporations in the world. From grand gala events, corporate cocktail parties to intimate gatherings, we provide bespoke food solutions and exceptional dining experiences.

THE POSITION

• Dynamic role that will work across multiple retail and events, both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Taking the lead in an array of event types including conferencing, kid's parties, sit down and cocktail events.
• Training and developing junior staff members and providing support to management during larger scale events.
• End to end function experience and providing support to our sales team with end of event reporting.
• Outstanding customer service to our valued clients and guests, ensuring their needs during events are met.
• Ensuring event spaces and equipment are looked after and well maintained.

THE PERSON

• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Understanding of Commercial hospitality operation.
• Strong awareness of Hygiene & Food Safety Standards and allergen management.
• Adaptable and thrives in a multi-tasking environment.
• Great personal presentation and an outgoing personality.
• Available across a variety of shifts, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings.

The Benefits:

• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
• Access to 100+ retail discounts.
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and progress your career within Compass Group.

If you have any questions please email [e-mail]