Catering & Events Manager

We are recruiting a hospitality, communications and catering professional to become the face of Peer Group catering & events, encompassing EARL Canteen & Dame Melbourne.Requiring many hats; as a catering whizz, a communications specialist, administrative genius and with enough personal spark to motivate and inspire partners, team members & guests, this is a rare opportunity to make your mark with an established Melbourne hospitality group.We are seeking a self-motivated, strategic manager that identifies opportunities and potential issues before others and thinks dynamically, creatively & enthusiastically. With previous experience in corporate catering and/or events, you will work collaboratively with our management teams to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.Working across EARL Canteen and Dame Melbourne brands, this position encompasses; Management of the Cremorne HQ, including catering, delivery logistics & support administration of the catering teamWorking alongside the HQ Kitchen Manager encompassing catering, events & EARL store productionSales & marketing of catering & events via EDM's, relationship building, food storm management and our website upkeepDrive productivity of the HQ working across the various business needs, supporting the broader leadership teamDame event sales & coordination; supporting the manager and head chef with all event planningDame online enquires; exclusive events, group bookings & cateringNurture our relationships with catering and event clients to grow and develop the catering & events businessesIdentifying opportunities, thinking outside the square, finding new ways to get things done, better.The Catering & Events Manager is a strategic leadership role within the group, as such we expect you to be a motivated self-starter, able to think on your feet and solve problems independently with weekly reporting to the directors.EARL Canteen is a dynamic, Melbourne based hospitality institution with 14 years of cafe & catering growth, we love working with people that are as passionate about hospitality, customer service and quality F&B as we are. Dame Melbourne at 35 Collins St was established in 2022, an iconic Melbourne high-end cafe during the day and exclusive event space in the evening. This is a full-time role based at our Cremorne HQ working predominantly Monday to Friday during the day, requiring some flexibility with events demands. Please introduce yourself via a letter of application and resume.  We look forward to meeting you.