Events Supervisor

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

University of Otago seeks an Events Supervisor to lead a university hospitality operation. You will report to the Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union, and oversee a diverse events program across campus.

The role requires hands-on leadership, staff training, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service while embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Māori and Pacific frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in food and beverage environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks under competing demands and timeframes.
• Knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Food Control Plan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the events operation across the university with a hands-on approach.
• Plan regular and varied events to meet client needs.
• Train and develop staff to uphold service standards.
• Ensure Hospitality Services consistently exceed client expectations.
• Build and sustain a high-performing hospitality team.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and align with Māori and Pacific frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Food service

SA Alcohol Act knowledge

Health and Safety

Food Control Plan

Job description

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UNIVERSITY UNION | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA

CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Our Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University, dedicated to promoting the unique Otago experience and collegiate nature of the institution.

The role | Te mahi

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional to join one of the premium South Island employers. As Events Supervisor, you will report to the Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union and oversee a diverse hospitality operation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• A hands-on leadership role for the operation of events across the university.
• Planning regular and varied events.
• Playing a key role in staff training.
• Ensuring that all Hospitality Services exceed the expectations of our clients.
• Building, developing and being part of an initiative-taking high performing hospitality team.
• Ensuring that all aspects of our services embrace and implements the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University's Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.

Evening and weekend work will be required for this role.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated leadership qualities working within a food and beverage position. You will be a strong communicator with proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

You will also have:

• Proven ability in performing a range of tasks under competing demands, meeting the agreed result within quality parameters and time frames.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise for the needs of the business.
• Previous experience in the food service/hospitality sectors.
• Knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of the Food Control Plan.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full time (40 hours) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $35.64 to $37.14 per hour. Top of the range is $39.39.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

As part of a large organisation, we can offer you a diverse range of experiences in a dynamic professional working environment with five weeks' annual leave, on-going professional development opportunities and a competitive superannuation scheme.