About Us

Hazel Kitchen & Bar and Audley Dance Hall are two of the Sutherland Shire’s most iconic venues for food, celebration and community. Hazel is a contemporary garden venue nestled within Hazelhurst Arts Centre, known for its European charm and creative flair. Audley Dance Hall is a heritage-listed venue located in the Royal National Park, famed for its stunning riverside setting and timeless appeal.

We specialise in bespoke weddings, wakes, private dining, business events, long lunches, and large-scale celebrations that are thoughtful, elegant, and deeply memorable.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Events & Sales Manager to lead our dynamic events team across both venues. This role is ideal for a natural communicator and organiser who thrives in both the beauty of nature and the vibrancy of artistic spaces.

You will oversee and grow our events portfolio, from initial enquiry through to flawless execution. Your work will directly shape unforgettable weddings, sophisticated wakes, vibrant private parties, and inspiring business gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

Drive and convert event enquiries into confirmed bookings across Hazel and Audley

Develop and manage pricing strategies and package updates

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and collaborators

Identify and pursue new market opportunities, event concepts, and partnerships

Represent the venues at wedding fairs, industry events, and promotional activities

Event Coordination & Management

Oversee planning and coordination of all event types including weddings, wakes, private dining, and corporate functions

Deliver seamless client experiences from initial inspection to post-event follow-up

Liaise with kitchen, bar, and operations teams to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction

Manage logistics, timelines, floor plans, and run sheets

Team Leadership

Lead, train, and inspire the events and front-of-house teams

Assign roles and responsibilities for each event

Ensure a high-performance, collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture

Marketing & Creative Direction

Contribute to the design and development of event packages, menus, and promotional materials

Collaborate with the marketing team on editorial content, newsletters, website updates and social campaigns

Innovate new event formats (e.g., classical dinners, hens brunches, holistic mornings, gallery pop-ups)

Venue Presentation & Client Experience

Ensure both venues are presented at the highest standard for inspections and events

Uphold the tone and aesthetic of each brand across all client touchpoints

Act as the face of the venue on event days, ensuring everything runs to plan

Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience in event sales and management within hospitality or events industries (weddings experience highly desirable)

Strong leadership and people management skills

Creative flair and an eye for design, layout, and guest experience

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Tech savvy (experience with CRM systems like Keap, Canva, Google Workspace)

Ability to work across multiple projects and sites with a calm, solutions-focused mindset

Why Join Us?

Work in two stunning, culturally rich and nature-immersed venues

Lead a growing team and shape the future of events in the Sutherland Shire

Be part of a passionate, creative, and supportive workplace

Opportunity to implement your ideas and see them come to life