Functions Manager- Full time

Based at Loreto Normanhurst — join a supportive school community

Internal growth front and centre — we love developing our people

7:00am–3:00pm most days, with occasional weekend events

Chartwells provides tailored, boutique and unique hospitality solutions to the education market. We specialise in challenging the boundaries in order to deliver a sustainable point of difference.

The Position

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Functions Manager to join our catering operations on a full-time basis. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for delivering exceptional function experiences, supporting the wider commercial operation along the way. You’ll be hands-on, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in executing outstanding events from start to finish.

Key duties

• Work with the Site Manager & Catering team to ensure accurate function delivery
• Coordinate a small and dedicated team
• Bump in and bump out of a variety of functions
• Ensure all functions are delivered at an impeccable standard
• Responsible for the planning, management, implementation and successful delivery of events for the yearly events calendar.

The Person

• Previous experience working within a functions environment
• Develops effective relationships with individuals at all levels, from diverse backgrounds, cultures and locations
• Is passionate about delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction and engagement
• Will have great attention to detail with an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Working with children check required or willing to obtain

The Benefits

• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile.
• Access to a wide variety of training & development.
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
• Work amongst a supportive, talented team that values growth

• Work with the Site Manager & Catering team to ensure accurate function delivery
• Coordinate a small and dedicated team
• Bump in and bump out of a variety of functions
• Ensure all functions are delivered at an impeccable standard
• Responsible for the planning, management, implementation and successful delivery of events for the yearly events calendar.

• Previous experience working within a functions environment
• Develops effective relationships with individuals at all levels, from diverse backgrounds, cultures and locations
• Is passionate about delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction and engagement
• Will have great attention to detail with an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise

• Working with children check required or willing to obtain