Wedding & Event Coordinator [Australia]

 

• Iconic location – Melbourne Zoo
• Full Time Opportunity

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• The most spectacular workplace in Melbourne!

Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working with some of the most prestigious venues and corporations in the world. From grand gala events to intimate gatherings, we provide bespoke food solutions and exceptional dining experiences.

Overall Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for the successful planning and selling of both weddings and social functions across Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. A busy year-round venue hosting a wide range of function types, this role will work with internal and external clients to deliver exceptional experiences and help us achieve our targets. This is a fast paced and rewarding role in a small close-knit team and the successful candidate will have a passion for the hospitality and events industry. Adherence to Our Safety Culture framework is expected.

Role Duties and Requirements

• Manage all wedding & social function leads and conversion
• Conduct site inspections, client meetings and liaison, create detailed event orders, invoicing and floorplans & written correspondence to the highest standard
• Establish a strong and attentive relationship with clients to ensure the event is executed as planned
• Work co-operatively with operations and kitchen teams to coordinate every aspect of our events to ensure seamless delivery
• Maintain relationships with external suppliers including equipment, theming, photographers and audio-visual companies
• Plan other events as required
• Conduct follow-up correspondence with clients and respond to feedback
• Provide a warm, friendly and welcoming service to customers and clients

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in function venue or similar environment
• Sales experience within the catering or hospitality industry preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A warm, friendly, professional manner towards all clients and must be a team player
• Experience in front of house service and room set ups
• Proficiency in Priava, or other similar event management software and strong IT skills

The Benefits

As a Team Member with Compass Group, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.

Apply now!

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