Address- Monday to Friday
- Amazing work/life balance
- Supportive, welcoming work environment
Gastronomy is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and organised hospitality professional to manage one of our premium corporate client partnerships.
THE PERSON
We are looking for a highly organised hospitality professional with a warm, personable manner who takes pride in giving exceptional customer service. You will have a high standard of personal presentation, a strong work ethic and a flexible, efficient approach. You will be proactive, have excellent time management skills, the ability to think on your feet and juggle multiple things at once – always with a smile.
You will have a corporate hospitality background with experience in managing both front of house and kitchen teams. You are known for leading and inspiring teams that set the highest standards. Excellent computer skills as well as the ability to coordinate and service room bookings and catering requests is required.
A passion for food is essential; staying ahead of food, style and fashion trends is second nature. A background in hospitality or other environments where you have learnt to constantly adapt to change and innovation is vital. You will need excellent computer skills.
THE ROLE
This is a hands on role that involves building client relationships whilst providing exceptional customer service. This role involves the coordination of the day to day operations of our corporate catering and client services in the boardrooms and kitchen. You will be responsible for the supervision of casual staff both front and back of house, rostering, training, menu development with the chef, quoting for meetings and events and ensuring a seamless set up and pack down of all in house catering.
You will work closely with our client to learn their corporate culture and tailor the Gastronomy service on site, working together with reception to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for someone with excellent relationship management skills who communicates with impact and can inspire confidence in our clients. You will earn the trust of our teams through your hands-on approach and operational knowledge.
THE COMPANY
GASTRONOMY is a premium, multi award-winning hospitality company specialising in corporate clientele. We have kitchens throughout Australia within our partnered clients.
At Gastronomy we love beautiful experiences, excellence and style - our commitment puts customer needs first. Individual diversity is celebrated and we know advancement comes from teamwork, leadership and personal growth. As a team we pro-actively minimise waste and harm in our community and environment.
If you feel this is a role and environment you will thrive in ‘click’ apply now!
MINIMUM CRITERIA TO APPLY:
- 5+ years management experience working in a 5 star hotel, corporate environment, or premium caterer.
- 4 + years experiences in banqueting, conferencing or events
- Experience working in and leading a kitchen team
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with clients, suppliers, chefs and wait staff
- RSA Certification
- Intermediate level - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Advanced level written and verbal communication skill with clients and contractors.
- Demonstrated previous experience with critical analysis situations and proactive problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously
- Experience in effective and engaging communication with various skilled and unskilled employees
- Proven record of training and building teams
- Previous experience with WH&S Legislation and best practice and applying this knowledge within a changing work environment.
- Multimedia (Meeting room AV etc..) experience highly regarded
- The ability to make Barista quality coffee
- To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
