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Assistant Banquet Manager
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The University of Queensland
Base salary will be $71,266.99 full-time equivalent, plus 17% superannuation (Food and Beverage Grade 6)
No Public Holidays and Yearly Uniform allowance
38-hour week with time off in lieu – Extra hours are accrued as TOIL, taken by agreement with management.
Based at the heart of Brisbane City, Customs House
Customs House
Full-time, fixed-term position until 18 December 2026
Base salary will be $71,266.99 full-time equivalent, plus 17% superannuation (Food and Beverage Grade 6)
No Public Holidays and Yearly Uniform allowance
38-hour week with time off in lieu – Extra hours are accrued as TOIL, taken by agreement with management.
Based at the heart of Brisbane City, Customs House
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated, reliable, customer focused
Assistant Banquet Manager
to support the Banquet Manager and deliver an exceptional level of hospitality service within Customs House, an iconic high-end venue in the heart of Brisbane city.
Customs House is one of Brisbane's premier events and heritage destinations. We offer a range of different spaces for our clients: boardrooms, meeting spaces, a ballroom and a restaurant. We are regarded as one of Brisbane's most awarded function venues. Customs House caters for both corporate and private functions and is a spectacular venue for a wedding reception.
The successful applicant will need to be highly organised with effective interpersonal skills and an ability to work under pressure. You will need to be a leader and a dedicated team member with a customer driven focus and a commitment to deliver the highest quality product and service.
Staff are required to fulfil 38 hours per week across a seven-day roster including weekends and evenings.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Hands on supervision, execution and preparation of functions and events in Customs House and externally, whilst maintaining excellent staff and patron care
Assisting the Customs House Management team in its daily business operations
Responsible for the maintenance of service and operational standards
Liaising with Events, Kitchen and Restaurant, and anticipating requests, solving problems, site inspections and providing general information for visitors
Ensuring venue security and locking of premises at end of the shift
POS and EMS accounts, reports and maintenance
Stocktaking and maintenance of bar levels, ordering of beverage, linen and dry store stock and ensuring adequate organisation of cellar, service and back of house areas
Finalisation of client accounts and production of banquet reports, handling and supervision of cash floats
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Benefits
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Salary packaging options
About You
At least 2 years' subsequent relevant work experience and supervisor training
Current RSA
Demonstrated experience in banquet operations
Well-developed supervisory and leadership skills
Highly developed organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
Sound understanding of workplace, health, and safety issues
High level of communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented focus
High standard of professionalism, with a focus on maintaining a high-quality product and standard of service
Demonstrated use of POS systems, responsibility of cash takings, and demonstrated understanding of stock control and ordering
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Carolina Muramoto (Banquet Manager - Customs House) at For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
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UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday, 27th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52275).
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