Event Manager

**About Tommy Collins Group** This is a "call to arms" for a talented and experienced Catering Event Manager to join our team of devoted event specialists. As part of Legacy Hospitality Group, at Tommy Collins Group, we pride ourselves on providing an offering that is equal parts service, spectacle, and style. Our team has been responsible for executing highly regarded events such as Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australian Open, Portsea Polo, Beach Polo, Flinders Polo and Good Food Month. Tommy Collins Group works with an array of clients across multiple industries, including luxury automotive and fashion brands, beauty, property and media. The team is also known for their bespoke offering and attention to detail when working with clients on private events, such as weddings, birthdays and other milestone celebrations. **About Legacy Hospitality Group** Good people, good food, good times. We’re a team of hospitality legends bringing together our expertise, passion, and energy to create hospitality experiences to remember. We are renowned for curating bespoke events and are home to Melbourne’s finest cafes, bars, restaurants, and pubs including The Hamptons Bakery, Rumour Has It, The House of Lulu White, The Villager and Lady Bird Cakes. As our business continues to grow from strength to strength, so too does our search for hospo "unicorns"; those amazing individuals who can bring their own brand of uniqueness to our extended family. At Legacy Hospitality Group, our leadership and executive teams are committed to driving positive change and making a lasting impact through our core values; **Humility** - Be open to feedback, show respect and recognize others' roles and contributions. **Hunger** - Have a strong desire to grow our people, our hospitality, and our business. **Smarts** - Be considered and deliberate, delivering hospitality that makes a difference. **The Opportunity** Reporting directly into our Head of Sales & Events, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of events from conferences to dinners and cocktail parties. You will build excellent relationships with both corporate and private clients, while working in partnership with other departments to deliver exceptional experiences on time and within budget. **About You** You will have a passion for hospitality and be committed to delivering exceptional events. In addition to having 4 years minimum event management experience, you would have: - Experience working with an off-site catering company - Great relationship building skills and exceptional time management - A dynamic and passionate attitude towards food & beverage - Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, along with strong administration skills - High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple events - Ability to make decisions, in line with company policies & procedures - Exceptional personal presentation - Outgoing personality with strong negotiation skills and the ability to keep costs of services to be provided within budget - Arranging and coordinating services, such as venue, catering and equipment - Pro-active and innovative approach to promoting our services to potential clients **Working With Us** Our team have fun, and we take pride in seeing everyone grow and develop. We’re a strong and supportive team offering ongoing training, development and discounts at our venues. That’s why our legends stay with us **Interested?** If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes - please still apply. We value enthusiasm and passion as well as experience, and we want people who are keen to learn and be part of our team. **Salary**: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Employee discount - Employee mentoring program - Maternity leave - Parental leave Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: - Overtime pay Ability to commute/relocate: - ELSTERNWICK, VIC 3185: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) **Experience**: - Events management: 4 years (required) - Catering management: 4 years (required) Licence/Certification: - RSA (required) Work Authorisation: - Australia (preferred) Work Location: In person