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Major Event Manager
Sydney, 2000, New South Wales
Hospitality & Tourism / Management
Full time
Posted 21/06/2024
Closed 21/07/2024
A unique opportunity currently exists for an experienced and energetic Event Manager to join the Gema Group events team. Someone seeking to align themselves with Gema’s core values; you will be both embraced and challenged to be your best you.
Our Event Managers have a one-of-a-kind gig. Covering all bases, they are hands-on and are as comfortable navigating Excel spreadsheets as they are a forklift on greenfield event sites. They are team players that contribute to the culture and success of the group. They foster a can-do attitude and a ‘one team - one dream’ philosophy.
As part of this team, you will co-ordinate and organise all aspects of events in their entirety, from the client brief, pre-planning, on ground delivery and bump out right through to final de-brief. An understanding of staffing, budgets and logistics is essential. Gema Events covers all aspects of food and beverage, including, but not exclusively, retail bars and food, food truck activation and management, corporate facilities and all aspects of auxiliary catering.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with the option to work from home
- Opportunity to travel and work at major events nationwide
- Engage with a vibrant and passionate team in a supportive culture
- Career advancement opportunities within a well-established company
Task & Responsibilities
- Full management of event logistics from planning to debriefing
- Direct oversight of food and beverage operations at events
- Budget management and cost optimization for each event
- Staff coordination and leadership, ensuring team alignment with company values and event goals
- Client relationship management, from initial briefings to post-event follow-up
Qualification & Experience
- Ideally you should have at least three years’ experience as an Event Manager, gained within an event catering environment in food and beverage operations, with direct involvement from conception of event right through to event debrief.
- You are an effective negotiator and influencer; you are able to build trust and positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
- You can successfully manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment and are able to apply good judgement whilst under pressure.
- You are able to travel around Australia to work in multiple states as required for up to 5 weeks at a time, event size dependent.
- You are administratively strong and embrace your day with energy and positivity and you are not afraid of hard work.
- Demonstrate a passion for the food and hospitality industry.
This position is open to applicants in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales with offices and management located across Australia. Gema Group is a business built on great people where teams enjoy a flexible work environment (working from home is an option) and work life balance is considered essential.
About Company
The Gema Group is an Australian owned and operated catering and event business with dedication and strength at our core. Gema Group has been creating and delivering amazing event experiences for over 40 years, with a reputation for flexibility, efficiency, and professionalism.
The Gema Group has the credibility and proven track record to deliver events to a highly professional standard time and time again. Their events portfolio spans from major cities and regional towns across the country. Your name will be associated with the successful running and management of the food and beverage delivery of event such as Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Supercars Championship Australia wide, PGA, AGO and LIV Golf Tournaments and Brisbane and Sydney International Tennis Tournaments to name a few. Epic Events of International status.
The Gema Group prides itself on its people and its culture, holding an industry reputation for a team of likeminded, enthusiastic professionals, who live and breathe events.