Events Supervisor

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

University of Otago in Dunedin is seeking an Events Supervisor to lead the hospitality operation across campus, reporting to the Hospitality Manager. This hands-on role oversees events, plans regular and varied programs, and drives a high-performing team while ensuring service excellence.

Evening and weekend work is required; you bring leadership in food and beverage, strong communication, the ability to build professional relationships, and knowledge of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities in food and beverage roles.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience performing tasks under competing demands with quality and timely results.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise business needs.
• Previous experience in the food service/hospitality sectors.
• Knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, Health and Safety legislation, and Food Control Plan.

Responsibilities

• 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 a high performing hospitality team.
• Ensuring that all aspects of our services embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University’s Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.
• Evening and weekend work will be required for this role.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff training

Event planning

Time management

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

For further information, please contact Adrian Lowrey, (Hospitality Manager, University of Otago Union) via the email address below.

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