Casual Venue Assistant x 4

Casual Venue Assistant x 4

• Casual Opportunity / flexible hours
• Bankstown Location
• Fun and supportive team

Are you an experienced Hospitality employee seeking a new and exciting role? Then look no further as City of Canterbury Bankstown is searching for 4 experienced Hospitality staff, who are confident, highly motivated, individuals who are committed to achieving quality outcomes to complement a focused Venue Operations Team.

The positions on offer are casual vacancies. We are looking for staff who are flexible and can work across a 7 day roster including weekends. 

The hourly rate is $27p/h + 25% casual loading. 

The Role:

• Daily set up of the Café in preparation to trade
• Prepare and serve the daily menu and any required specials
• Ensure pre planning for each day in particular functions, special events and activities
• Ensure that the Café area, all equipment and fixtures are kept clean and hygienic at all times and ensure that all equipment is operated in accordance with Council’s safe operating procedures.
• Assist with the ordering of stock and monthly stocktake
• Operation of Council’s POS systems including cash registers and adhering to Council’s cash handling guidelines.
• Contribute to the profitability of the Bryan Brown and Function Centre and the BLaKC Café by proactively promoting sales, merchandising and ticketing.
• Observe the legal requirements for the responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and report all breaches to the Coordinator-Venue Management.
• Cleaning of amenities, foyer, theatre, Café and Function Rooms as required.
• Assist in the preparation of functions and events including room set up, glassware, tableware, seating and other equipment as required.
• Perform event and theatre ushering duties
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of the Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Centre, its facilities, programs and events and be able to effectively communicate      this knowledge to Customers.
• Perform administration tasks as required such as answering phones, processing bookings and general office duties.

(full list of accountabilities on PD)

About you:

You will be a passionate and dedicated person who thrives in working with the hospitality environment, you will be willing to jump in and work across various functions within our Café and Theatre operations. You will be well presented with excellent face to face communications skills and most of all enjoy working in a fun and vibrant environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold current RSA or willing to obtain
• Available for immediate start
• Certificate 1 or 2 in Hospitality or demonstrated relevant experience in hospitality or food/events service industry
• Demonstrated experience in catering and servicing for functions
• Demonstrated experience in food handling safe practices
• Demonstrated experience in the use of coffee machines
• Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer service to ensure a consistent high quality service delivery.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. Please provide a current CV and a covering letter addressing each of the Essential Criteria listed above.

Applications close at 11.59pm, Monday, 25 October 2021. 

For more information, please contact Steven Voulgaris (Coordinator Venue Management Catering) on 02 9707 9901 

Please note: Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Canterbury Bankstown Council prides itself on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.