Venue Assistant Operations Manager

The Forest Walk Venue; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An event management venue in Gauteng is seeking an operations coordinator to manage events from start to finish. Responsibilities include conducting briefings with staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, and adhering to client specifications. A background in business management and experience in hospitality are preferred. The role requires flexibility in hours and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a vibrant individual with own transport.
• Experience in events/hospitality is a plus.
• Ability to work long hours and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operations meeting with staff.
• Coordinate functions according to specifications.
• Communicate with guests and clients professionally.
• Ensure all protocols are followed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in business management/administration

Job description

Introduction

Have you ever considered a career in Events, maybe this position is for you. This position can be transferred into Operations management position in due course.

This will be a fixed term contract at first.

Salary negotiable.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive handover from event planners to conduct operations meeting with required staff
• Arrange operations meeting with the relevant staff
• Conduct operations meeting in a professional, well briefed manner
• Arrange the necessary staff required for the functions
• Conduct briefing of staff members 2 hours prior to event start in a professional manner
• Making sure that the required staff is on time for briefing and dressed and equipped accordingly.
• Coordinate the required function according to the customer specifications
• Ensure attention to detail is maintained throughout the function
• Communicate with guests and clients in a professional manner
• Handling all the necessary operations throughout the function from start to finish.
• Perform spot checks with housekeeping to ensure the setup and client specifications are up to standard and correct.
• Ensure that all protocols are followed and completed by all departments as specified by CEO.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Must be a well presented, vibrant individual with own transport and clear communication skills.
• A Degree in business management / administration will be an advantage.
• Some form of experience in events / hospitality a plus.
• Problem solver and hands on person required.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Must be able to work long hours and late nights as needed.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable

Interested?