WA, East Fremantle Community Park, 6158Lead the hospitality team at a landmark new sporting & hospitality venueMake a real difference to the community - Full time roleGreat opportunity with a growing and entrepreneurial organisationA fantastic opportunity exists for the right candidate to manage the hospitality business unit of a new landmark, community-based sports and hospitality venue located in East Fremantle.The RoleBelgravia Leisure is seeking an experienced Functions & Events Manager to oversee hospitality operations at East Fremantle Community Park, a dynamic precinct that brings together sport, leisure, and community celebration.Reporting to the Venue Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of all functions and events across the Cafe, Bar & Restaurant, Function Facilities, Health Club, Football Oval, Bowling Greens, and Croquet Greens.
You'll drive the venue's event success through strong client engagement, operational leadership, and revenue growth strategies.About YouYou are a hands-on, customer-focused leader with a passion for creating exceptional events.
You thrive in quick-paced environments, inspire your team by example, and enjoy building strong community and client relationships.
You're not afraid to innovate and are driven to deliver results.This position will suit someone who is quick to build relationships with local patrons and sporting clubs and be willing to try new things to drive revenue through the venue's hospitality business.Key AccountabilitiesPlan, coordinate, and execute functions and events with a focus on seamless delivery and client satisfactionProactively source and secure new bookings to grow event revenueServe as the main contact for clients, suppliers, stakeholders, and partnersCollaborate with marketing teams to promote the venue and develop sales strategiesManage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability of the events unitWork with kitchen, bar, and operations teams to deliver exceptional serviceOversee booking systems, update procedures, and support front-of-house as neededRecruit, train, and manage event staff to maintain high service standardsEnsure compliance with health, safety, and liquor licensing regulationsMonitor sales, client feedback, and KPIs to continuously improve eventsEssential Skills and Qualifications5+ years' experience in functions and events management within hospitalityRelevant qualifications in hospitality or event managementStrong knowledge of F&B; service, event logistics, and venue operationsExperience managing event budgets, pricing, and profitabilityProficiency with hospitality management systemsProven client engagement and relationship-building skillsStrong leadership and organisational abilities to lead a diverse teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multitask and work under pressure in a high-volume settingWA Approved Manager CertificationNational Police CheckAbout the VenueEast Fremantle Community Park is a modern, integrated facility featuring:Café, full-service restaurant, and bar (Carnaby's)Health club with gym, group fitness, indoor cycling, and reformer pilatesFootball oval (home of the East Fremantle Football Club)Bowling and croquet greensSkate park, basketball half-court, and dog parkAbout the companyBelgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health & Leisure Group, Australia's fastest-growing leisure organisation, managing over 250 venues across Australia and New Zealand.
With an annual turnover exceeding $180 million, we are committed to growth, innovation, and creating meaningful community impact.Interested?
If you're passionate about events, hospitality, and making a difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you!
We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.We are committed to providing a child safe setting.
Please refer to our child safety framework.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
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📌 Function And Events Manager
🏢 Tasmania
📍 Western Australia