Catering & Events Manager

We are recruiting a hospitality, communications and catering professional to become the face of Peer Group Catering & Events, encompassing EARL Canteen & Dame Melbourne.
Requiring many hats; as a catering whizz, a communications specialist, administrative genius and with enough personal spark to motivate and inspire partners, team members & guests, this is a rare opportunity to make your mark with an established Melbourne hospitality group.
We are seeking a self-motivated, strategic manager that identifies opportunities and potential issues before others and thinks dynamically, creatively & enthusiastically. With previous experience in corporate catering and/or events, you will work collaboratively with our management teams to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.
Working across EARL Canteen and Dame Melbourne brands, this position encompasses; 
Management of the Cremorne HQ, including catering, delivery logistics & support administration of the catering team
Working alongside the HQ Kitchen Manager encompassing catering, events & EARL store production
Sales & marketing of Catering & Events via EDM's, relationship building, food storm management and our website upkeep
Drive productivity of the HQ working across the various business needs, supporting the broader leadership team
Dame event sales & coordination; supporting the manager and head chef with all event planning
Dame online enquires; exclusive events, group bookings & catering
Nurture our relationships with catering and event clients to grow and develop the Catering & Events businesses
Identifying opportunities, thinking outside the square, finding new ways to get things done, better.
The Catering & Events Manager is a strategic leadership role within the group, as such we expect you to be a motivated self-starter, able to think on your feet and solve problems independently with weekly reporting to the directors.
EARL Canteen is a dynamic, Melbourne based hospitality institution with 14 years of cafe & catering growth, we love working with people that are as passionate about hospitality, customer service and quality F&B as we are. Dame Melbourne at 35 Collins St was established in 2022, an iconic Melbourne high-end cafe during the day and exclusive event space in the evening. This is a full-time role based at our Cremorne HQ working predominantly Monday to Friday during the day, requiring some flexibility with events demands. Please introduce yourself via a letter of application and resume.  We look forward to meeting you.