Lead Events & F&B Supervisor

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Movie tickets discount

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave

Job summary

QT Canberra, part of EVT, invites applications for a Conference & Events F&B Supervisor. Join Daymakers who lead with care and deliver memorable experiences across a high-volume hotel environment.

You will supervise a busy events team, coordinate set-ups, service, and break-downs, and ensure top-quality food and beverage delivery for conferences, meetings, weddings, and social events. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in food and beverage or events supervision.
• Proven ability to lead a team confidently through busy event schedules.
• Comfortable working across a variety of event styles, from corporate conferences to large-scale celebrations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with good decision-making under pressure.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and WH&S practices.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around the events calendar.
• Hands-on leader who leads from the front and brings out the best in the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Conferencing & Events F&B team, providing clear direction and hands-on leadership during bump-in, service, and bump-out.
• Oversee the set-up, service, and breakdown of function rooms and event spaces in line with event run sheets and client requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food and beverage delivery across conferences, meetings, weddings, and social events of varying formats and sizes.
• Liaise closely with the Conference & Events, Kitchen, and Banquets teams to coordinate seamless event delivery.
• Monitor stock levels, equipment, and AV/furniture set-ups, addressing any gaps before and during events.
• Train, coach, and roster team members, fostering a positive culture and consistent service standards.
• Respond to guest and client requests promptly, resolving any issues on the day with professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and WH&S guidelines across all event spaces.
• Assist with cashiering, reporting, and administrative duties as required.

Skills

F&B supervision

Team leadership

Event coordination

Communication skills

Food safety

Shift flexibility

Decision making

Job description

QT Canberra, part of EVT, invites applications for a Conference & Events F&B Supervisor. Join Daymakers who lead with care and deliver memorable experiences across a high-volume hotel environment.

You will supervise a busy events team, coordinate set-ups, service, and break-downs, and ensure top-quality food and beverage delivery for conferences, meetings, weddings, and social events. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong organisational skills.