Function Manager - Northern Grounds, Sunshine Coast

Functions Manager |  Northern Grounds, Sunshine Coast | Dream big with us!

• First ever Great Northern Hospitality Venue!
• Lead the Functions and Events in the brand new re branded Venue!

Be part of something new, exciting, and full of opportunity. Northern Grounds is a brand new venue designed to host a wide range of events — and we’re looking for an Operational Functions Manager to take the reins! You’ll be the driving force behind the successful delivery of events from start to finish. From the first handover through to bump out, you’ll ensure every detail is executed seamlessly.

Northern Grounds (Formally The Waterfront) is more than just a bar, it's a true celebration of the Australian outdoors, a place where the fire's always burning and the door's always open. We're about honesty, simplicity, and the feeling of a cold beer shared with mates, with a vibe that's humble, warm, and welcoming to everyone.

A day in the life of a Function Manager:

• Design exciting function packages with a key focus on the guest experience and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
• Oversee the full operational delivery of functions and events
• Lead and support teams to ensure smooth service and set-up
• Manage timelines, logistics, suppliers, and on-the-day operations
• Work closely with the wider venue team to bring events to life
• Complete sales calls and lock in bookings with quick and efficient quotes and seamless supplier connections
• Develop and execute promotional strategies to keep bookings booming

About you:

• Strong operational experience in functions, events, or hospitality
• You have a collaborative spirit and share your passion and enthusiasm with your team and stakeholders
• Leadership skills and a hands on approach to problem-solving
• Passion for creating standout guest experiences
• You use your strategic planning skills to reach targets, develop your team, and manage multiple priorities
• You hold current RSA and RSG/RCG industry certifications

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

If this gig excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!

We are together creators
We’re big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We’re all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.

#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #ALH #EndeavourGroup

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au

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