Conference & Events Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Swissôtel Sydney is a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Sydney's business, retail and entertainment district.

The hotel boasts 369 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites offering contemporary living for the modern business or leisure traveller. Facilities include the award-winning spa centre Spa & Sport, a fully equipped fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and lobby bar as well as eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms including a heritage-listed ballroom seating up to 400 people.

The hotel has an opportunity for a passionate Food & Beverage leader for the role of Full-time Supervisor/Assistant Manager - Conference & Events Operations (Banquet) within the Food & Beverage department. 

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager and Conference & Events Operations Manager, you will have the autonomy to make decisions, manage the Conference & Events Operations and lead a great team of people. 

As our Supervisor/Assistant Manager - C&E Ops, your main duties and responsibilities are included but not limited to:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Conference & Events Operations in conjunction with the Food & Beverage team, Kitchen team and our Conference & Events sales team

• Ensure that each function is sufficiently staffed

• Ensure that each function is set up according to the Banquet Event Order

• Deliver catering to the standards outlined on the Banquet Event Order

• Assist the Conference & Events Operations Manager in staff recruitment and interview process

• Effectively complete onboarding and training of new staff 

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Creative approach to F&B presentation 

• The ability to work most effectively in a team environment

• A fantastic attitude to providing quality work and service

• Previous experience working in 4 to 5-star hotels or high-end event venues, specifically in a supervisory or assistant managerial role within events or banquets.

• Strong organisational skills, ensuring administrative tasks are efficiently managed alongside operational responsibilities.

• Ability to oversee events and banquets, ensuring high standards are maintained.

• Flexible availability to work a rotating roster

• Possess a valid NSW RSA competency card

• Have full working right in Australia

• Accor benefits including wide range of accommodation and dining discounts.

• Amazing career growth and opportunity within Accor.

• Central CBD location