Venue Operations Manager
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Macquarie City Campus- Opening Date: 14-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-09-2024
- Macquarie City Campus
- Not Available
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the venue.
- Developing and implementing strategies to enhance guest experiences and drive revenue growth through increase occupancy of event and conferencing spaces.
- Follow up on sales leads, conducting on-site inspections with clients of available function spaces and securing bookings.
- Monitoring financial performance, managing budgets, and preparing reports to track key metrics.
- Manage and develop the team including recruitment, induction, performance management and training.
- Resolve customer queries and complaints.
- Stock management, including inventory control, ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholder to deliver on outcomes.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients to ensure overall satisfaction when planning and delivering their conference/event.
- Proven experience working in a similar environment and/or venue management supervisory experience.
- Passion for excellent customer service and sales.
- Experience in leading or supervising a diverse team.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Free gym and aquatic centre membership at Macquarie University Sports & Aquatic Centre
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Paid concessional days between Christmas and the New Year
- 25% off purchases at all Campus Life operated outlets
- Friendly and collaborative values-driven culture
- Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, & employee flu shot program
- Discounted corporate health insurance
- If you have experience in the same field, are looking for a new challenge and ready to work in a fun and friendly environment, apply now to start ASAP!
- All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- For queries, contact General Operations Manager at issy.decastro@mgsm.edu.au.
Venue Operations Manager
Location: Macquarie City Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: R000016817
PRIMARY DETAIL
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Venue Operations Manager to join our team.
The Venue Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Macquarie University City Campus including management and execution of daily operations, people management, operational efficiency, securing and delivering events, food & beverage operations and customer satisfaction.
Duties include:
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the venue.
- Developing and implementing strategies to enhance guest experiences and drive revenue growth through increase occupancy of event and conferencing spaces.
- Follow up on sales leads, conducting on-site inspections with clients of available function spaces and securing bookings.
- Monitoring financial performance, managing budgets, and preparing reports to track key metrics.
- Manage and develop the team including recruitment, induction, performance management and training.
- Resolve customer queries and complaints.
- Stock management, including inventory control, ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliver on outcomes.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients to ensure overall satisfaction when planning and delivering their conference/event.
ABOUT US
The Macquarie University City Campus operates as a shared facility for teaching, internal and external conference, events and meetings for both Macquarie University and external clients.
ABOUT YOU
You will have proven experience working in a similar environment and/or venue management supervisory experience, you have a passion for excellent customer service and sales. You have previously led or supervised a diverse team. You have excellent organisation skills and attention to detail to create memorable experiences for your guests.
Benefits of Working for Macquarie University Services Limited
- Free gym and aquatic centre membership at Macquarie University Sports & Aquatic Centre.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Paid concessional days between Christmas and the New Year.
- 25% off purchases at all Campus Life operated outlets.
- Friendly and collaborative values-driven culture.
- Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, & employee flu shot program.
- Discounted corporate health insurance.
If you have experience in the same field, are looking for a new challenge and ready to work in a fun and friendly environment, apply now to start ASAP!
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role addressing the criteria. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
In the first instance, please direct any queries to General Operations Manager at issy.decastro@mgsm.edu.au
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close: 26/09/2024 11:59 PM
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