Functions Supervisor

About VenuesWest

At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.  We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues, including not only the world class Optus Stadium and the iconic RAC Arena, but also HBF Park, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, Bendat Basketball Centre and Gold Netball Centre.

We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.

About the Role

The Functions Supervisor plans the catering set up arrangements for functions and oversees the operation of food and beverage service operations during functions and events. This is a diverse role supervising a range of events including conferences, cocktail functions, banquets and large scale concerts and sporting events.

Reporting to the Catering Operations Manager in addition to planning and delivering set up arrangements the role will also coordinate cash management procedures; stock control and ordering processes for functions and events; roster for the service of functions and events; lead the front of house team during delivery of food and beverage service at functions and events and as required act as the Approved Manager. The role will ensure customers’ expectations are exceeded and that facilities are presented to the highest standard at all times.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity

Whilst the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

What We Offer

Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

• A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
• Access to staff fitness classes
• Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
• Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
• Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• 50% discount on kid’s programs
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• A comprehensive learning and development program
• Free on-site parking
• Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events

About the Person

The ideal candidate will have previous demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of retail catering functions and events and ideally some experience in the delivery of large format functions. They will have exceptional food and beverage customer service skills and experience leading a front of house team during service delivery.

Additionally, they will have the capacity to complete a course in Liquor Licensing (51544) and have the ability to become Approved Manager; or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement

For any further job-related information please contact Corah Gillett on *************@venueswest.wa.gov.au.

For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

• copy of your current resume and
• cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:

1. Previous relevant experience in the delivery of retail catering functions and events including supervision and direction of staff and exceptional food and beverage customer service skills.

• Evidence of your right to work in Australia – Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Citizenship Certificate; or passport

A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. A step by step guide to applying online is available in pdf format below to assist you in this process.

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8***.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance
• Completion of course in Liquor Licensing (51544) and ability to become Approved Manager; or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Workplace Diversity

VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 for measures to achieve equality may be applied to this process. 

Candidates from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy and to identify themselves through the application questions.

This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8***.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies for 12 months in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.