About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges World Square
Located in the bustling heart of Sydney’s CBD, become a part of our vibrant team at Rydges World Square. Elevate your career, by crafting unforgettable guest moments to creating exciting events in one of the newest and largest conference and events centres in Sydney. Are you ready for the next step?
About the role
Lead a dynamic team to deliver seamless, high-quality events at Rydges World Square. Oversee banquet operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, coordinate with departments, manage budgets, and drive innovation. A hands-on role perfect for passionate hospitality professionals.
Key responsibilities :
- Lead the banquet team to deliver seamless events and exceptional service.
- Coordinate with departments for smooth events execution.
- Oversee room setups, transitions, and breakdowns.
- Manage staffing, rosters, and team performance.
- Assist the F&B Manager with recruitment for the Banquets department.
- Control budgets and optimise resources.
- Maintain high service and presentation standards.
- Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
- Introduce trends and innovations to enhance events.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Inspire and motivate the team to exceed expectations.
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Proven background in banquet or event operations with hands-on leadership experience.
- The ability to work under pressure while leading a team in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere
- A high level of cleanliness and presentation, keeping all work areas both front of house and back of house clean and in working order
- Degree or diploma in hospitality management or a related field preferred.
- Certification in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) or equivalent.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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