Function and Events Manager

WA, East Fremantle Community Park, 6158

• Lead the hospitality team at a landmark new sporting & hospitality venue
• Make a real difference to the community - Full time role
• Great opportunity with a growing and entrepreneurial organisation

A fantastic opportunity exists for the right candidate to manage the hospitality

business unit of a new landmark, community-based sports and hospitality venue

located in East Fremantle.

The Role

Reporting the Venue Manager as the Function and Events Manager of the East

Fremantle Community Park which incorporates a Bar & Cafe, Function Centre,

Fitness Centre, associated Football Oval, Bowling Greens and Croquet Greens you

will be responsible for the venue's hospitality operational, financial and program

deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the

venue's leadership team and key stakeholders.

With experience in hospitality, food & beverage, and events management, you will

be responsible for driving the Park's hospitality success.

About You

You are a hands-on front of house focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced

environment and inspires their team through your own personal customer focused

approach. You are passionate about functions, events and F&B delivery. You will be

able to share insights into how you have successfully shaped high performance

teams into business actions.

This position will suit someone who is quick to build relationships with local patrons and sporting clubs and be willing to try new things to drive revenue through the venue's hospitality business.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all functions and events, ensuring seamless delivery and high client satisfaction.
• Proactively seek and secure new bookings, build relationships with local businesses, and drive event revenue growth.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders, suppliers and operational partners ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote the venue on social media, develop sales strategies and attract new business.
• Manage event budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability while meeting revenue targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams (kitchen, bar, and operations) to ensure high-quality service and event success.
• Oversee booking systems, maintaining procedure manual, update menus and assist with font house operations as required.
• Recruit, train, and oversee event staff, ensuring efficient service and adherence to venue standards.
• Maintain high presentation and service standards across all function spaces.
• Ensure all events comply with health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations.
• Monitor event sales, client feedback, and key performance metrics to improve future events and increase revenue.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications in hospitality management or related areas.
• 5+ years of experience in hospitality management, particularly in functions and events.
• Understanding of food and beverage service, event logistics, and hospitality operations.
• Experience in managing event budgets, pricing structures, and cost control for profitability.
• Proficiency in hospitality management systems and operations.
• Strong client engagement skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team and ensure smooth operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with guests, staff and vendors.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• WA Approved Manager Certification
• National Police Check

About the Venue

The new East Fremantle Community Park will be a welcoming and vibrant local space where sports, leisure and recreation thrive together, thereby delivering a new model for the integration of an iconic WAFL club into the community, guided by the mantra:

"Gather Recreate Celebrate"

The venue offers a café, full-service restaurant and bar and large function centre along with a range of leisure activities for children and adults of all abilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre incorporating gym, group fitness, indoor cycling and Reformer Pilates.

There is also a football oval which is home to the East Fremantle Football Club, two bowls greens used by the East Fremantle Bowls Club and three croquet greens where the East Fremantle Croquet Club play. The precinct also has a community garden, a small community facility, skate park, half-court basketball court and a dog park.

About the Company

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand.

We are in an exciting period of growth and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen. With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.

Are you Interested?

If you are a person who is passionate about Health and Fitness and want to utilise your skills and experience in the leisure industry, we want to hear from you

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.