Event Manager

Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM) operates Adelaide’s most iconic and commercially successful event venues - the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC), Coopers Stadium (CS) and The Drive.

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Event Floor Services you will assist with the coordination of catering operations on the event floor, ongoing staff development and performance, monitoring labour and material costs, uniform, linen, special diet delivery and service standards.

During the running of events, you will be pivotal in monitoring the quality of venue set-up and overall presentation, as well as coordinating the requirements of the client with other departments of the Centre such as Kitchen, Audio Visual, House Services, Set Crew and Uniform Store.

Be the front of the most prestigious events in South Australia and work with a team of talented Event professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Culture & Benefits:

• Enjoy subsidised undercover CBD parking.
• Staff discounts for food & beverage
• Competitive salary –fully inclusive salary package up to $81K per annum
• Receive top industry training from our inhouse Training department.
• Execute more events in a week than most Event Managers do in a month.
• Arrive to work in your casual clothes and collect your freshly washed and pressed uniform.
• A supportive environment for event superstars to thrive.

About you:

• Significant supervisory experience in front of house (F&B) operations associated with event, conference and banquet catering in a similar corporate-style venue.
• Exceptional food and beverage service and bar operation skills and the ability to lead and coach others in the practical application of these skills.
• Experience in the delivery of special diets
• Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• A sound knowledge of the local, national and international events industry, SA infrastructure and tourist attractions.
• Immaculate presentation
• Ability to confidently interact at all levels, including dealing professionally with local, national and international V.I.P.’s
• Be a consummate team-player, who adapts easily to a professional, well-drilled and positive team environment
• Pleasant and helpful in nature, with a strong customer service focus
• Physically fit, able to work on your feet for extended periods
• Available to work any hours as rostered, inclusive of night and weekend shifts

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Applications, including a brief cover letter and up to date resume, may only be submitted via SEEK or the AVM website - addressed to Miss Rahab Karanja, Senior Recruitment & Development Coordinator. Applications will close at 11.30pm (Adelaide time) on Sunday 17 March 2024 or earlier should a right fit candidate be identified - so please don't delay if interested.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.