Assistant Catering Manager | Tertiary Venue
Trippas White Group is a leading hospitality company operating from premium locations such as the Sydney Opera House, Centennial Parklands, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Tower, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and various educational settings and schools across Australia. We take great care to ensure our services meet the status and expectations of these prominent and iconic landmarks.
Working for Trippas White Group not only provides experience at a premium venue but also opens endless opportunities across a diverse range of food concepts nationwide.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support catering operations at one of Melbourne’s largest residential universities, located in Bundoora in Melbourne’s north.
Reporting to the Hospitality Manager, this role is ideal for an up-and-coming leader who will assist in managing the bistro and events spaces while ensuring an exceptional experience for residential guests. The college hosts a wide range of events, from intimate business lunches for two to cocktail functions for up to 500 guests, as well as ongoing catering for on-site students.
Shifts will predominantly be Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexibility required to support events. Occasional weekend work will also be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing a range of administrative duties, including invoice processing, client account creation, payroll, and filing
- Using Canva to create promotional materials for events
- Assisting with the promotion and sale of events (experience in this area is advantageous)
- Supporting day-to-day operations across the bistro, residential dining, and events
- Working closely with the team to ensure all legislative compliance and standards are met, minimising risk and maximising efficiency
- Driving revenue and identifying new business opportunities
- Delivering innovation across residential, function, conferencing, and retail food offerings
About You
Ideally, you will demonstrate the following; however, we encourage candidates with a strong attitude and passion for hospitality to apply:
- Experience in a supervisory role within the hospitality or food service industry
- Outstanding client service skills, supported by excellent communication abilities
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading hospitality service providers, with strong career progression opportunities
- A supportive team environment where you can develop your skills, stay busy, work hard, and enjoy what you do
If you are passionate about quality food, excellent service, and working with integrity—and are looking to advance your career in hospitality—we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your updated resume and cover letter by clicking the Apply button.
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