$93,000 + Super
- Manage functions ranging from corporate conferences and dinners to family days and after-hours parties.
- Oversee high-volume catering and daily event execution within an iconic zoo venue.
- Bring strong organizational skills to run the show in a vibrant, dynamic environment.

The Role
- Drive Event Execution: Oversee and manage daily function operations, ensuring flawless end-to-end event delivery.
- Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and motivate function supervisors and team leaders to maintain high morale and exceptional service standards.
- Maintain Culinary & Service Excellence: Partner closely with our talented culinary team to ensure every plate, platter, and pour reflects menu perfection and premium guest satisfaction.
- Operational Management: Drive administrative efficiency across roster planning, stock control, labour optimization, and supplier ordering.
- Client & Guest Engagement: Act as the primary on-ground ambassador, meeting, greeting, and delighting clients to exceed expectations at every event.
- Grace Under Pressure: Maintain a calm,



confident presence, keeping complex, multi-event operations running smoothly on time and on standard in an environment that’s diverse daily.

The Person
- Proven Management Background: Demonstrated experience supervising or managing functions, banquets, or large-scale events within hospitality or venue catering.
- Service Champion: A strong track record of anticipating client needs and consistently exceeding customer satisfaction benchmarks.
- Inspiring Leader: Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills with a passion for developing staff.
- Agile & Adaptable: A adaptable, solution-focused attitude with the ability to pivot seamlessly during live, fast-paced events.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively across clients, kitchen staff, Zoos Victoria stakeholders.
- Licensing Requirements: Valid Australian Driver’s License.

The Benefits
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📌 Functions Manager (Vic)
🏢 Compass Group
📍 Vic