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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe National Wine Centre of Australia (NWC) is one of Adelaides leading hospitality and event venues situated in the vibrant East End of the CBD, in close proximity to the emerging Lot Fourteen precinct and new hotels in the area.Our unique architectural building is surrounded by the green space of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and parklands and plays host to over 800 events per year attracting international, national and local visitors. Events include conferences, weddings, banquets, meetings and seminars.The NWC is a showcase and focal point for Australias wine industry and as such, it has become a beloved landmark for food and wine lovers across the country who have engaged in the range of wine tourism and event experiences on offer.An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team as Conference and Events Services Manager.This position reports to the Food & Beverage Services Manager and will assist in leading the day-to-day operations of the Conference and Events department to produce world class functions and catering to our clientele.The successful candidate will be passionate about all things Food & Beverage with experience in Banquets, Conferences and Events and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.The responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to) the following:Provide strong leadership to motivate and engage the Conference and Events (C&E) team to deliver five-star service.Liaise with the Kitchen and Event Planning teams to ensure client expectations are exceeded whilst managing staff, labour costs and training.Liaise with clients to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.Be highly visible on the C&E floor to oversee/manage major events/functions (this is a hands-on operational role).Delegate duties to team leaders & team members as requiredAssist in monitoring the food and beverage stock, controlling costs, profit and loss expenses and wages through effective staffing levels.This position would ideally suit candidates with previous Conference and Events supervisory experience, in a similar environment (i.e. large hotel or convention centre).Desired candidate attributes:Diploma/Degree in hospitality or similar management studiesKnowledge of F&B operationsStrong leadership and communicationSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyProficient in MS OfficeThe successful candidate will be provided with a competitive industry salary package and will enjoy the benefits of working with one of Adelaides most unique events, tourism and retail brands.Please visit nationalwinecentre.com.au for a job description. If you possess the skills and experience detailed above and are dedicated to pursuing a career in events and hospitality, please apply to Wei Liao, Food & Beverage Services Manager. Confidential enquiries can be made viawei.liao@adelaide.edu.au .National Wine Centre of Australia boasts a great team culture and includes a range of employee incentives:Social Committee planned staff eventsDiscounts on food, beverage and wineComplimentary barista coffeeOptional wine education trainingApplications close Friday, 4th July at 5.00pm ACST. Early applications are strongly recommended as candidates will be considered before the closing date.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr