* Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Free daily breakfast and office social events
* Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
* 12-month fixed term, full-time position
* Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Free daily breakfast and office social events
* Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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About The Role And Team
We have an opportunity for an experienced Catering Assistant to join our our Melbourne office on a 12 month fixed term basis.
In this role you will provide excellent service for client and employee meetings and functions in a friendly, professional manner. Ensuring that all meetings and functions are catered for appropriately and that the client area, breakout spaces and kitchens are always kept clean and tidy.
The Catering team forms part of Office Services which includes Front of House (Reception), Service Hub (mailroom) and Switchboard.
You will be responsible for:
* coordinating all catering operations for the Melbourne office, including liaising with internal teams and managing the Catering inbox;
* assisting Front of House with refreshments for meetings and ensure meeting rooms are serviced and reset promptly;
* setting up and serving catering for client and firm events, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards;
* maintaining kitchens and breakout areas: restock supplies, manage stock rotation, order groceries, and keep spaces presentable;
* managing catering logistics: quotes, menu finalisation, supplier reviews, cost control, and invoice processing;
* organising external and off-site functions in conjunction with the Events team, including booking and supervising external staff;
* maintaining beverage stock and oversee quality standards for catering suppliers;
* providing reception/switchboard cover and support ad hoc duties as required; and
* building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* hospitality qualification or minimum level 1 Food & Safety Handler certificate and a responsible Service of Alcohol certificate;
* minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position, preferably in a corporate environment;
* solid understanding of food safety hygiene and an interest in and flair for catering;
* experience with organising corporate functions setups including breakfasts, morning teas, lunches, boardroom lunches, afternoon teas, evening functions, and cocktail functions etc;
* ability to negotiate on prices for catering and suppliers;
* excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively meeting tight deadlines;
* exceptional communication skills and customer service skills with ability to interact with all business levels;
* ability to work under pressure and problem solve;
* strong attention to detail and able to show initiative; and
* experience using Microsoft Outlook.
About Us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.
We do great work, smarter. We're passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We're famous for Smarter Law : smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at Jaimie.Monahan@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.