Assistant Operations Manager | Stadium Events

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Merivale seeks an experienced events professional for Assistant Operations Manager, Stadium Events, a full-time onsite role at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium. You will lead floor operations for medium to large events, ensure exceptional guest experiences, coordinate between kitchen and front of house to maintain food and beverage consistency, and uphold meticulous venue presentation. Manage a 100+ casual workforce with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style, fostering a respectful environment. To apply, tailor your resume to show stadium event floor management, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination with chefs; highlight your personal brand and impact. Benefits include competitive salary, paid parental leave, discounts, development opportunities, EAP and referral program.

Company Description

Job Description

The Venue

Merivale at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Allianz Stadium is the ‘Exclusive Hospitality Experience Partner’.

Merivale has proudly taken the helm of the multiple outlets across the stadiums. This includes the casual retail for all ‘grab and go’ to the high-end suites and corporate boxes dotted around the stadiums. This truly diverse offering continues across the many functions and event rooms housed within the multipurpose complexes.

You will find Merivale’s celebrated executives chefs Jordan Toft (mimi’s, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie), Dan Hong ( Ms G’s & Mr Wong), Mike Egget (Totti’s), Ben Greeno (The Paddington, Hotel Centennial) and Vincenzo Biondini (Vinnie’s Pizza) bring their expertise into a stadium setting.

The Role

As we continue to grow, we have an opportunity for an experienced events professional to join the team, hospitality experience is a must. This is an exciting prospect for someone who is passionate about hospitality and wants to be part of a thriving and diverse team, delivering the best event experiences in the industry.

Main accountabilities include:

• Leadership and supervision of the floor operations team, ensuring the team deliver exceptional experiences at every stage of the guest’s journey.
• Passion for product. Support the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver consistency around all aspects of food and beverage.
• Promoting a healthy working environment for the team – enjoyable, educational, results-focused and respectful.
• Strong attention to detail and maintenance of venue presentation - every little detail matters.

You will have:

• Event floor management experience running medium to large-scale events and floor teams.
• A passionate go-getter attitude with a great eye for detail.
• Strong leadership qualities with the skills to assist in managing a team of 100+ casual workforce.
• Personality – let your personal brand shine as you lead from the front.
• To display a hands-on collaborative working style showcasing positivity and leadership.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
• Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
• Career and development opportunities, learning from the best.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.