Event Managers & Supervisors | Darling Group

Darling Group | Melbourne VIC
Part-Time & Casual Opportunities

Darling Group’s Functions & Events team is growing, and we’re looking for experienced Event Managers and Event Supervisors to lead the delivery of exceptional events across some of Melbourne’s most distinctive venues.

From weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions, cocktail parties and large-scale events, you’ll have the opportunity to work across Higher Ground, The Terrace and The Observatory at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, as well as events throughout the wider Darling Group portfolio.

This is a hands-on leadership role for hospitality professionals who love being on the floor, leading a team and making sure every detail comes together.

You’ll be the person leading the room — briefing the team, coordinating service, liaising with clients and chefs, troubleshooting in real time and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard.

• Casual and part-time positions available

• Flexible event-based shifts

• Evening and weekend work available

• Work across multiple premium Melbourne venues

• Opportunities to grow within the wider Darling Group

As an Event Manager or Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of the on-the-day delivery of functions and events.

Depending on the size of the event, you may lead the entire function or work alongside a senior Event Manager as part of a larger team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing event orders, run sheets and service requirements

• Managing event set-up and ensuring the venue is presentation-ready

• Conducting pre-service briefings and allocating team responsibilities

• Leading teams of event waitstaff and bartenders throughout service

• Coordinating food and beverage timing with chefs, kitchen and bar teams

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and event hosts

• Managing guest requests and resolving issues quickly and professionally

• Maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards throughout the event

• Overseeing beverage service and RSA compliance

• Managing room resets, event transitions and pack-down

• Completing event close and operational handovers

Above all, you’ll set the tone for the team and make sure both our guests and clients feel that their event is in capable hands.

We’re looking for confident hospitality leaders who know how to run a great service and enjoy the energy of events.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience supervising or managing functions, events, weddings, banquets or high-volume hospitality

• Experience leading and motivating hospitality teams during service

• Strong food and beverage knowledge

• Confidence managing event timelines and service flow

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

• A polished, professional and guest-focused approach

• The ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and high presentation standards

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, particularly Fridays and Saturdays

• A current Victorian RSA

You’ll be someone who notices the details, communicates clearly and isn’t afraid to get involved wherever needed to make an event successful.

Darling Group is a leading Melbourne-based hospitality group behind some of the city’s most recognised venues, including Higher Ground, Top Paddock, The Kettle Black, The Terrace, The Observatory, Chéri, Token, Darling Cafe, Dundas & Faussett, Bambu Asian Eating House and Stringers Sorrento.

Our Functions & Events team delivers everything from intimate private dinners and corporate events to major celebrations and weddings across an exceptional portfolio of spaces.

Our event venues include the iconic Higher Ground, alongside The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne — offering our team the opportunity to work across some of Melbourne’s most unique hospitality and event settings.

Across every venue and event, our focus is on outstanding food, beautiful spaces, exceptional service and memorable hospitality.

• Lead events across some of Melbourne’s most recognised hospitality venues

• Work at The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

• Be part of weddings, celebrations, corporate events and major functions

• Flexible shifts across a growing events calendar

• Work alongside experienced hospitality and culinary teams

• Outstanding training and development

• Opportunities to work and progress across the wider Darling Group

• A professional, respectful and high-energy team environment

If you’re an experienced hospitality leader who loves the energy of events and takes pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and tell us about your event or hospitality leadership experience and your availability.