Function Manager

Job Description

Function Manager | Shoppingtown Hotel | Dream big with us

The cornerstone of over 350 Australian communities, ALH owns and operates more pubs than anyone. The local pub is where stories are made and retold. A place to escape and feel at home. And every great local is made up of great people.

If work isn't fun, you're not playing on the right team - Frank Sonnenberg

We're on the hunt for an engaging people leader who is motivated to create memorable moments for our guests and their team. This role is key in supporting the Venue Manager and the team to bring to life our purpose of 'creating pub experiences locals love' With our extensive network of venues, this role unlocks unlimited career opportunities

A day in the life of a Function Manager:

• Motivate and inspire the team to deliver a genuine and 'local' guest experience
• Proactively activate local events and support the Venue Manager to develop & drive marketing initiatives
• Own an all encompassing role from the second the event is booked to the final delivery of the event
• Manage 6 complete function rooms catering for events up to 350pax
• Assist with the design, costing and organising of function packages
• Establishing and maintain a customer database
• Coordinating functions
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to the functions business
• Update and or maintain promotional materials including on-line mediums

Qualifications

About you:

• You have great hospitality leadership and operational experience with positivity and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You have contagious passion when it comes to the guest experience and to inspire, coach and develop your team
• You hold current industry RSA and RSG/RCG qualifications as per state requirements
• You'll be yourself and to come as you are - ALH is known for its people
• Be available to deliver events hands on, leading from the ground, including most Saturday nights.
• Display a genuine passion and flare for the industry, Love what you do and be a team player with a hands on attitude
• Prior experience in functions leadership with an ability to develop people
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, establish goals and objectives, set performance targets and deliver projects on time
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to manage inbound enquiries for functions on a multi-site basis and be able to maintain a comprehensive client database using a Function Management System
• Flexible availability

The benefits are good too

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

If this gig excites you - and you're close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

We are together creators

We're big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy's, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We're serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We're all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.

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