Events and Operations Assistant

**Position Details**
- **Job Types**: Casual, Part Time, and to progress to Full Time if suitable
- **Pay Range**: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
- **Expected Hours**: 15-24 hours per week
- **Work Location**: Lane Cove & Centennial Park, NSW (In-person) + other venues as per event requirments
- **Schedule**: ideally Monday & Friday (Can be flexible with weekdays); weekend availability is essential (typically Saturdays and/or Sundays for classes)

**About BBQ School**
BBQ School is a national cooking school and events company delivering premium BBQ and culinary experiences across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, and the Hunter Valley. Our mission is to create fun, engaging, and hands-on events that bring people together through food — while delivering impact for our valued brand partners.

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised **Event & Operations Assistant** to join our team. This hybrid role blends operational coordination with hands-on events (weekdays) and kitchen support (weekends & weekdays), ideal for someone who enjoys variety and isn’t afraid to get involved on the ground.

**The Role**

As the Event & Operations Assistant, you will:

- Support daily operational and production functions and events of the business
- Assist in delivering memorable events
- Provide hands-on assistance in the kitchen during classes and events, including prep, plating, and cleaning
- If suitable and interested, contribute to weekly marketing and social media initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys **both office coordination and hands-on, practical work**. Weekend availability is essential for our public cooking classes. A valid driver’s license is essential as there would be transportation requirements from time to time, a company vehicle can be provided for event transportation and coordination.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Operations & Administration**:

- Maintain weekly inventory of event equipment and retail stock; support reporting and restocking
- Keep office and warehouse spaces organised and event-ready
- Support post-event administration: replenishing kits and class prep boxes, managing stock, and laundry
- Prepare and dispatch event materials such as fuel, equipment, ingredients and sponsor collateral
- Assist in sourcing staff and coordinate stock for upcoming classes and events
- Support weekly communication and class briefs to the teams
- Provide updates on session logistics, stock levels, and feedback

**2. Event Support & Kitchen Duties (Weekends & Some Weekdays)**:

- Assist with event setup, guest check-in, and on-site support
- Provide back-of-house kitchen assistance, including: food prep and plating, cleaning and resetting between classes and supporting chefs during events
- Capture photos/videos for internal and marketing use
- Support post-event stock checks and venue restocking
- Previous experience in operations, events, hospitality, or marketing (recent graduates with practical experience welcome)
- Comfortable assisting with content shoots, social media planning, and marketing tasks
- Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and multitask effectively
- Basic computer knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and social media platforms like Instagram (Stories)
- Friendly, team-oriented, and a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Physically capable of supporting hands-on kitchen work and event setup
- Weekend availability
- Valid Driver’s Licence

**The Perks**
- Join a growing national team with a strong community feel
- Gain exposure to both operational coordination and creative campaign support
- Opportunity to grow into events, brand partnerships, or marketing
- Work for a brand that celebrates food, people, and shared experiences

**Ready to join the team?**

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Initiative, attitude, and willingness to learn are highly valued — even if you don’t tick every box.

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

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 24 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lane Cove West NSW 2066: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
- Events management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- RSA (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person