Events Operations Manager - Casual

What's in it for you...

• The flexibility to choose when you want to work, perfect for students, side-projects, or anyone wanting control over their schedule or juggling other commitments.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Competitive salary plus holiday pay.
• Food on us during your shift.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.

What you’ll do…

• Responsible for the smooth running of day & evening functions, meetings and events, making sure the guests that use our space have a brilliant experience whether it is for a business meeting or a special occasion.
• Ensure individual events are manned proportionately to ensure profitability.
• Ensure GME standards are best in class and locally relevant.
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.
• Liaise closely with central meeting and event bookings team to ensure a seamless line of communication, so our guests have a fantastic and unique experience.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B to deliver a consistently excellent standard of food and beverage to our guests.
• Pro-actively provide input and feedback, look for opportunities to improve and innovate how we’re using the space and how we manage it.
• Ensure BOH spaces are optimised for seamless events operations.
• Take overall responsibility for the health & safety of anyone using the area, including yourself.
• Provide a secure environment for guests and their property.

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• A track record of leading meetings and events teams; you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey.
• Flexibility, this isn’t your typical Monday–Friday role, our busiest moments often fall across evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a similar hospitality event operations management role in a busy, bustling environment. You’ve possibly worked in restaurant groups, hotels or contract events catering before.
• Keen to take ownership of and pride in your work, a rollup-your-sleeves attitude to seeing work through and delivering results.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once, but always dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.