Catering & Events Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Role summary

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The Catering & Events Manager manages event enquiries, proposals, contracting, planning and delivery for meetings, weddings, conferences and social functions at The Tasman. The role requires hospitality or events experience, strong knowledge of catering operations, excellent communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and confidence using event or hotel-management systems. The successful candidate is expected to build client relationships, convert business, coordinate effectively with kitchen, banquets and front office teams, maintain high service standards, manage budgets and details accurately, and remain calm during busy periods. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential. A professional, organised and guest-focused approach is expected, along with the ability to work independently during this 12-month maternity-cover appointment.

About the employer

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart is a premium Marriott International property located near the waterfront and Salamanca Place in Tasmania’s capital. The hotel combines heritage architecture, contemporary design and a strong connection to Tasmania’s food, wine, art and natural environment. It offers luxury accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and event services for leisure travellers, business guests and celebrations. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, The Tasman benefits from the resources, training and international standards of one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, while maintaining a distinctive local identity. Employees work in a service-led environment focused on personalised guest experiences, teamwork and professional development. The property is particularly well placed for candidates interested in luxury hotels, event operations and Tasmania’s growing tourism sector.