Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator – Crittenden

Mornington Peninsula

"They'll forget what they ate and what you said—but they'll always remember how you made them feel."

We are building something very special here.  This venue will be driven by Hospitality and focusing on how we make people feel, not just what we serve them.  We're searching for a passionate and organised Event Coordinator to join our team at Crittenden's new restaurant and existing multi award winning winery, that will do just that.  This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering unforgettable experiences at one of the Mornington Peninsula's most iconic wineries.

About the Role

As Event Coordinator, you'll be the main point of contact for all event enquiries internally and externally—from the very first email through to the big day itself.  You'll guide our guests through the journey of enquiry, booking, planning, and execution, ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism.

This is a hands-on role, where you'll be present and involved in each event, from weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions. On weekends without events, you'll step into a restaurant host role, ensuring seamless service for our dining guests.

Beyond private functions, you'll also coordinate and deliver Crittenden Wines' signature events, including wine dinners, VIP functions, and our much-loved annual Garden Party and will closely with the Cellar Door and Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all event enquiries for the restaurant and the cellar door, and bookings, from initial contact through to event delivery
• Build strong relationships with guests, ensuring their needs are understood and exceeded, focusing on how you make them feel
• Liaise with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure flawless event execution
• Be hands-on during events, overseeing set-up, service, and guest experience
• Act as host in the restaurant during non-event weekends to deliver unforgettable moments to our guests
• Coordinate winery events including wine dinners, VIP nights, and the annual Garden Party

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in event coordination or hospitality (restaurant or winery experience a plus)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing multiple events at once.  Some of these events will be offsite, so some travel will be required at various times
• Extremely personable and driven by making our guests feel welcome
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable leading from the front in a hands-on role as a Host and as a Co-Ordinator
• Flexible and available to work weekends and evenings, this is a non-negotiable requirement

Why Join Us?

• We are creating something new and special with an incredible team, and this is an opportunity to be part of building it from the ground up
• Be part of the opening team of a brand-new restaurant at an established, award-winning winery
• Work in a stunning location on the Mornington Peninsula
• Join a passionate and supportive team, focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Opportunity to grow with us as we expand our events and hospitality offering

If you're excited by the idea of combining creativity, hospitality, and event management in one of Victoria's most beautiful winery settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit