October 23, 2024

Adelaide Venue Management (AVM)

FULL TIME

Event Manager

Opportunity to take that next step in your hospitality career
Deliver World class service through running Adelaide's most prestigious events
The excitement of the business, events, and tourism industries

The Organisation
Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM) operates three of Adelaide’s most iconic and commercially successful event venues - the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) and Coopers Stadium.
The Role
The Adelaide Convention Centre sits proudly in the Riverbank Precinct, which is rapidly evolving to create a new hub for Adelaide, incorporating new research, health and medical centres, educational institutions, sport, entertainment, convention and event facilities. A rare opportunity exists for a career minded hospitality professional to work at the top end of Adelaide's business events, conferencing and banqueting market.
Reporting to the Manager, Event Floor Services you will assist with the coordination of catering operations on the floor, ongoing staff development and performance, monitoring labour and material costs, uniform, linen 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.
Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and coordination of all allocated of events, while maintaining established AVM service standards.
Attend pre-event meetings as required and maintain outstanding guest relations and open communications with all relevant departments.
Liaise and coordinate with clients regarding their specific requirements, with the aim of ensuring the success of their event.
Ensure Event Guarantees are completed and signed by the client as per the Event Schedule incorporating all last-minute changes.
Oversee staff compliance with SA’s Liquor Licensing Laws, as they apply to AVM.

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

Culture & Benefits

Full time salaried position - $80,000 - $85,000 inclusive annual salary package
Mixture of day and night shifts
Exciting, hands-on role where no 2 days are the same
Laundered uniforms at no cost to you
Discounted city car parking
State government superannuation and salary sacrifice opportunities
20% discount off Food & Beverage at Home Ground Café
Great opportunities for career progression
Great team culture and supportive environment
Exposure to Adelaide’s largest and most prestigious events

This position provides the opportunity for a rewarding long-term career for a committed, performance driven professional. The role offers the chance to work at the Centre of the business events community.
For more specific details of the position requirements and general information on the benefits of working for the Adelaide Venue Management, please take the time to have a good look around our website (the Position Description is embedded within the advert on this site).
Applications, including a brief cover letter and up to date resume, may only be submitted , addressed to Michelle Wiley, Senior Talent Coordinator.
Applications will close at 11.30pm (Adelaide time) on Sunday 10 November 2024, or earlier should a suitable right-fit candidate be identified - so please don't delay if interested.