About UQU

The University of Queensland Union (UQU) is a not-for-profit organisation working to create the ultimate campus experience for the University of Queensland (UQ) student community.

UQU runs a variety of food, beverage, retail and entertainment outlets across university campuses & offers a range of student support services including advocacy, legal advice and sponsorship of over 190 clubs and societies for UQ students.

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for someone to join and lead our team as the Schonell Catering and Events Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing events, functions, and catering bookings from start to finish, communicating with relevant internal and external stakeholders, managing and efficiently leading staff, fostering and maintaining relationships with clients, and ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly. In this role, you will spend approximately 70% of your time assisting your team and running events, and 30% in the office.

To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated understanding of a wide range of small and large food and beverages, events, recipe and product costings, event quotations, kitchen operations, food safety, and workplace health and safety.

In addition, you will possess the following:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in coordinating catering functions and event supervision/management.

Demonstrated history of activities that achieve individual, team, and business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (this is a must).

Responsible Management of a Licensed Venue is not essential; however, it would be an advantage.

Previous experience in sales and business development.

Experience working with budgets.

Experience using a cloud-based EMS, (i.e Swiftpos, Flex, Ivvy, H&L).

Experience working with an accredited food safety plan.

Workplace Health and Safety & Additional Requirements

All employees are also responsible for;

Complying with the UQU’s Code of Conduct at all times.

Supporting the application of and demonstrably engaging in the UQU’s Equal Employment Opportunity, cultural diversity and ethical practice policies.

Taking reasonable care to ensure their own safety and not placing others at risk by any act or omission.

Attending WHS training and following instructions and advice provided.

Complying with all legislative requirements, UQU’s WHS policies and procedures including workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Using and caring for equipment, including personal protective equipment, as instructed.

Ensuring all incidents and injuries are reported immediately to the relevant Supervisor/Manager, and HR/WHS department.