Event Coordinator/manager

**About Us**:
Flavours Catering + Events have been in operation for over 19 years and are one of Sydney’s most successful family owned and operated catering businesses. We all work hard and really enjoy what we do - it shows in our loyal return clientele and long staff retention.

We offer delivered catering to full-service events for both the private and corporate market

Reporting into the General Manager of Sales + Events, you’ll be part of a continually growing team of passionate and experienced professionals. This role provides huge potential for growth into a more senior role for the right applicant who is seeking a career move into a very positive culture company.

This role is available for an immediate start with a 6 month probation period and is a great opportunity for someone with proven sales or operational experience within the hospitality &/or events world. You’ll want more than just a job and have a genuine passion for building positive client and colleague relationships. All training is provided in our menus, products & systems with great exposure to all areas of the business in your first few weeks upon joining.

Long term and progressive opportunity absolutely available for the right applicant.

**Overview of Role**:Flavours Catering + Events are seeking a proactive and organized Event Coordinator/Manager to join our dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the hospitality catering industry and develop essential administrative and operational skills.

We are looking for someone willing to learn all areas of our business and become a valued part of our team for this integral role.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Key responsibilities include:

- As one of the first points of contact for our business, your exceptional customer service skills will be paramount.
- Essentially, this role is open to anyone who is a great communicator that loves assisting customers.
- The role on offer is available as a Coordinator for someone early in their career or for a Manager for the more experienced applicant.
- Someone who loves working in a team environment that strives for exceptional results.
- You might have an operational background wanting to make the move to a more office based role. Or someone looking for better work life balance, keen get away from weekend and night work.
- No matter your background, you will need strong organisational skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and always think a step ahead.
- You need to have a confident and friendly approach with professionalism in your customer service, willingness to get involved, learn and contribute to a harmonious hard working team.

**List of Duties**:

- Creating catering and event quotes to suit client’s brief
- Confirming won business, issuing confirmation bookings
- Following up initial payments for confirmed business
- Entering and amending catering orders per clients requirements
- Event managing: creating run sheets, client and supplier liaison, interdepartmental team work,
- Working closely with other departments (Dispatch, Scheduling, Chefs, Operations, Senior Management) with focus on team work

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Event Management, or hands on experience in related field.
- Computer literate with basic knowledge of Mac OS and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work well under pressure, with good problem-solving skills.
- Sales experience with a real passion for winning business
- Positive, friendly, can-do attitude
- An outcome driven approach to performance and results
- Genuine, enthusiastic, professional customer service
- Well-developed time management and prioritising skills
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail
- Great energy, professional presentation, high hygiene standards
- Fluent English and great communication skills
- Valid and current RSA certification

**Skills and Qualifications (Desirable but not essential)**:

- Confident driver with valid current drivers license
- Experience in food, beverage, event service either floor &/or bar

**What We Offer**:

- Great team environment
- Paid or time in lieu hours for any additional hours worked
- Complimentary lunch provided
- Company uniform (when required)
- Discounted catering available
- Onsite parking or easy public transport access

**How to Apply**:
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free food

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Artarmon NSW 2064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (Year 12) (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- RSA (r