Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Melbourne who
currently is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to
manage our successful Catering & Events department;130 Degrees. The successful
applicant will be expected to drive sales, increase stakeholder engagement and
identify business growth opportunities.
Specifically, the incumbent will be expected to:
• Maintain and improve the viability of the department by increasing
sales, contain costs, manage liquor licence requirements and improve overall
customer service;
• Prepare the annual business plan including
performance measurements,
ensuring all team members have clear goals and direction in achieving these
outcomes;
• Identify and generate new sales through marketing initiatives;
• Develop food and services practices to a high standard and in line with
compliance, sustainability and relevant legislation.
To succeed in this position, you will possess:
• Tertiary qualifications in Catering, Business Management,
Marketing/Sales or an equivalent combination of relevant experience;
• Extensive experience within catering, management, sales and /or business
development role (at least 6 years’ experience in a similar role) specific to
catering;
• Liquor licence training and qualifications;
• Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills;
• Excellent customer relations skills and highly developed leadership
skills;
• High level computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite
and event/catering systems and databases;
To view the position description, please go to our website:
http://musul.unimelb.edu.au/opportunities-3/
In return we offer:
• A truly unique workplace culture and lifestyle
• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• Inner city attractive location – Parkville campus
• Access to professional development opportunities
This is a full time (35 hours per week), continuing position with a total
remuneration package between $79k up to $88k per annum, dependent on the
successful candidates’ knowledge, skills and experience.
Applicants are expected to provide a written response addressing the
Selection Criteria as outlined in the position description, and should
submit their application no later than 31 October 2015.
