Wedding & Events Manager

**Introduction**:
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking a well-established and passionate leader for our Weddings & Events team. In this role you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of The Bimbadgen Palmers Lane function area
Responsibilities of the role will include but not limited to;
Overseeing the Wedding and Events team for Bimbadgen Palmers Lane and ensuring the seamless running of weddings and events
Financial Performance - Ensure that financial outcomes for The Palmers Lane Function space are in line with developed and agreed annual budgets, including revenue, expense and profit targets.
Sales and Marketing - Successful development and implementation of sales and marketing initiatives that will ensure that continued growth of the venue and leading into new markets (corporate, retreat, social)
Product Quality and Development - Ensure that the offering at venue is continually reviewed to provide both value for money, profitability and creates positive guest experiences and up to date with market trends.
Customer Relations - Ensure the venue maintains and builds strong relationships with its current and potential customers to achieve the highest possible levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Employee Relations - Lead, develop and assist the team of to maximize employee satisfaction, continuity, productivity and performance and where possible employee succession. And to specifically mentor and develop the core full time team.
Legal Compliance - Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements including but not limited to OH&S, Liquor Licensing, Trade Practices, Public Liability, and Associated Risks; Workers Compensation and EEO.
Health, Safety & Environment Management Ensure risk management activities are implemented within areas of responsibility. Ensure any site-specific measures required to eliminate or reduce risks are identified, developed and implemented.
YOUR BACKGROUND
Demonstrated track record in leading wedding and events
Passion for Hunter Valley and Bimbadgen as a destination of choice for special events
Strong team leadership experience and a passion for training and building succesful teams
P&L accountability and strong financial skills and experience in developing and analysing annual budgets
Able to express ideas and concepts clearly, effectively and with meaning,
Understands the business environment (internally and externally) to be able to plan for and communicate strategic issues.
Values diversity, respects others needs and interests, and places trust in colleagues within and across the business.
**BENEFITS**:
We offer a supportive and fun work environment and the opportunity for professional growth through our extensive hospitality operations. Benefits include:
Hotel, Wine and Dining Discounts.
Birthday Leave.
Lifestyle Platform with 400+ retailer discounts.
Salary Sacrificing/Financial Education and benefits.
Career Progression/Mulpha Academy/Study Assistance.
Wellbeing Hub/Healthcare Discounts/Employee Assistance Program.
ABOUT BIMBADGEN
Situated in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen is an iconic winery, restaurant, event, and tourism operator. Bimbadgen proudly sits within the Mulpha International portfolio, with sister properties in the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, and Sanctuary Cove, amongst many more hospitality venues across NSW and Qld. The group provides exciting career pathways for passionate and proven team members. We take pride in developing our leaders and passionately foster personal and professional growth to ensure that our individuals and businesses thrive. If you are looking for an iconic hospitality group, a dynamic restaurant, attractive group-wide benefits, a competitive salary & extensive career opportunity/development within the company; you are looking in the right place.
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