Functions Manager

**About the company**

Fowles Wine is a fast paced and fast growing regional food and wine hub. Family owned and operated, we are located in the heartland of regional Victoria. An eclectic mix of innovative and entrepreneurial farmers and winemakers, with the ideology of becoming the most exciting, next generation, regional winery in Australia. We specialise in crafting the finest wine for food and providing an outstanding customer journeys and experiences.

**Functions Manager -** We are looking for an experienced Functions Manager to drive the sales of corporate events, functions, weddings and more across our three event spaces at our Cellar Door in Avenel and farm in Longwood.

The position is responsible for generating leads for a wide range of events and functions across the venue and looking for business growth opportunities in all avenues. You will be responsible for ensuring all systems and procedures are in place and that the venue events calendar is managed and communicated to all internal stakeholders to execute each function consistently and at the highest standard of service.

This role will suit a highly organised person, with impeccable work ethic, customer service skills and enthusiasm.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Manages the venue events calendar
- Drives sales through the creation of revenue building events and initiatives
- Ensures all functions and events are executed accurately, efficiently and with great attention to detail
- Ensures thorough comprehension of the core values of Fowles Wine, and to uphold the values and philosophy of the business
- Works closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure accurate execution of customer requests whilst maximising revenue and profitability
- Through thorough planning, attention to detail and regular communication, reassures guests of competency
- Demonstrates an impeccable work ethic, enthusiasm, honesty and integrity
- Works closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure accurate execution of customer requests whilst maximising revenue and profitability
- This role comprises administration duties as directed, including but not limited to; answering of phones, taking reservations, taking messages, liaising with suppliers, formatting and printing of menus, written correspondence
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally via a range of mediums across all levels of the business
- Worked in a similar capacity within a dynamic, fast paced organisation
- Possess excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated, driven individual with a customer-service focus
- Positive attitude
- Professional phone manner, well-spoken and articulate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Current RSA Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

**Why work for us?**

**Corporate culture**
Our business thrives on innovation and excellence, and is home to one of the industry's most dynamic team of wine industry and hospitality professionals. A genuine feeling of family, our team is an exceptional bunch of likeminded, hardworking entrepreneurs, at the forefront of independent sustainable living. On and off the land our philosophies are clear: we create Regional Wines to showcase a Sense of Place and Food Wines which showcase a Sense of Style.

**Idyllic location**
If you drive north on the Hume Freeway for 90 minutes you will find us nestled in the beautiful Strathbogie ranges. It is an easy daily commute from Melbourne's northern suburbs and an idyllic tree change destination for Melbournians tired of lockdowns and roadworks. Housing is affordable in our region and the closest regional hub is Seymour that has all your necessary services including regional transport, health, and education.

**Generous employee discounts**
Enjoy the finer things in life with great discounts on food, wine and produce

**All enquiries welcomed**

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Avenel, VIC 3664: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)