Hospitality Catering – Assistant Manager - Melbourne CBD Monday to Friday

Trippas White Group is a leading hospitality company which operates premium venues such as the Sydney Opera House, The Australian War Memorial, The National Galleries of Australia, Taronga Zoo, Virgin and Singapore Airlines Lounges. We take great care that our services meet the status and expectations of these prominent, iconic landmarks. Working for Trippas White Group not only means experience at one premium venue but opens endless possibilities to a vast array of food and beverage concepts across Australia.   

Are you ready for your next challenge?

We are all about the delivery of class leading experiences for our clients, their employees and guests and need great people to join our teams. We currently have an exciting opportunity available for an Assistant Manager on site to support our Catering Manager at one of Melbourne’s most prestigious corporate locations in Melbourne CBD.

 The Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily client management of the function catering, events, meeting rooms and booking system. The scope of service delivery comprises of quoting, coordinating, liaising, and communicating with all stakeholders to ensure smooth running of catering bookings and food delivery. There will be a requirement to assist with the small boutique café. There will be occasionally outside of hour’s functions and key events. This role also supports the site with administrative duties.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of various events
• Working closely with Head chef/Catering Manager to ensure all the financial aspects of your business unit including budgeting, cost control and reporting are achieved and upheld.
• Encouraging team members to develop their skills through performance planning and continuous training.
• Working closely with the Head Chef/Catering Manager to ensure all legislative compliance and standards are met to minimise risk and maximise business efficiency and outcomes.
• Driving revenue and harnessing new opportunities.
• Delivering a level of innovation to function & conferencing food product and service.

In addition, you can demonstrate:

• Significant experience within the hospitality and events industry using various booking systems.
• Outstanding client service focus demonstrated by superior communication ability.
• Strong business, systems, and financial management acumen.
• Proven experience in managing a constantly changing and dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work at different hours throughout a Mon-Fri working week.

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to join one of Australia's leading service providers where career opportunities are endless.
• The chance to join a great team who will keep you busy, work hard but have fun in a supportive team environment. 
• Highly competitive salary.

If you are passionate about quality food, excellent service, integrity and developing high performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous and First Nations Australians to apply.