Venue Assistant

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

The Black Venue Assistant supports the Food and Beverage Supervisor in managing the café's daily operations, ensuring menu items are consistently high-quality and prepared in a clean, hygienic setting. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with the Events and Catering Supervisor to enhance the experience of patrons and clients at The Bryan Brown Theatre and function rooms, making their visits enjoyable and comfortable.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Setting up of cafe in preparation to trade.
• Prepare and serve the daily menu and any required specials.
• Ensure preplanning for each day in particular for functions, special events and activities.
• Ensure the cafe, meeting rooms and surrounds, all equipment and fixtures are kept clean and hygienic at all times
• Assist with theatre shows and events
• Provide quality service of hot and cold beverages.
• Operation of Council's POS system including cash registers and adhere to Councils Cash handling guidelines.
• Contribute to the positive image of council by ensuring effective public and customer relations, maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and demonstrating personal integrity, honesty and respect for customers at all times.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Demonstrated experience in cafe, catering, theatre or catering and serving for functions.
• Demonstrated experience in cafe , catering, theatre or function service.
• Experience in food handling safe practices.
• Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer service to ensure high service of delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in Customer service.
• Hold RSA or willingness to obtain if successful.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $ per hour plus 25% casual loading (Grade B, Step % super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An attractive hourly rate
• Casual position
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Steven Voulgaris (Coordinator Venue Management & Catering) at [email protected]

You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 1 July 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.