Catering and Events Manager

1 day ago

Brisbane, Australia Marco Polo Kitchen Full time

**Catering & Events Coordinator (Approx. 30hrs/week)**

Marco Polo Kitchen | Daytime Hours | Café + Catering Role

We’re looking for a confident, organised, and people-focused **Catering & Events Coordinator** to join our team - someone who can manage catering enquiries, quotes, and schedules while being happy to roll up their sleeves and jump in wherever needed.

This is a hands-on, varied role based at our busy inner-city café. You’ll be the face of our catering and events arm, managing client communications, preparing quotes and invoices in **Xero**, coordinating with chefs, and supporting the operations team during quieter moments. You'll also help with tea/coffee setups and occasional catering deliveries - no two days are the same.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Managing catering enquiries and bookings
- Preparing quotes and invoices using **Xero**:

- Creating clear and concise run sheets to eliminate errors
- Liaising with chefs for menus and special requests
- Scheduling catering drivers and coordinating event logistics
- Setting up tea/coffee stations and grazing tables - with a love for aesthetically beautiful displays
- Assisting with deliveries when needed
- Supporting the café and operations team where required

**What We’re Looking For**
- Experience in hospitality, catering, or event coordination
- Super organised with strong admin and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a corporate-facing environment
- Confident using **Xero** or similar platforms
- Warm, friendly, professional, and flexible in your approach
- Happy to help wherever needed - from the café floor to delivery runs
- A true self-starter - results-driven and able to work independently
- Available **Monday to Friday**, mornings and early afternoons
- Strong attention to detail - never missing a request or dietary requirement
- Bonus**:Food Safety Cert / RSA / Driver’s Licence**

**Why You’ll Love It**
- Approx. 30 hours/week, Monday to Friday, daytime hours only
- Be part of a fun, supportive, and growing team
- Lead and shape the catering side of our business
- No late nights - enjoy real work/life balance

**Sound like you?**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Experience**:

- Event planning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Brisbane QLD 4000 (required)

Work Location: In person

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