The Opportunity

As an Events Operations Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering seamless, high-quality event experiences. You will:

• Lead and oversee event setups, ensuring cleanliness, accuracy, and presentation in accordance with event specifications and brand standards.
• Execute special event requirements flawlessly, contributing to exceptional guest experiences.
• Supervise and support the Events Operations team during functions, providing direction, coaching, and hands-on assistance.
• Inspect table setups and service stations, resolving issues promptly to maintain quality and attention to detail.
• Train and develop team members, sharing knowledge of service standards, procedures, and products.
• Collaborate closely with the Culinary and Event Planning teams to ensure smooth service flow and timely delivery of food and beverages.
• Maintain a clean, organised environment while upholding all health, safety, and food-handling standards.

About You

You will bring:

• Previous experience as an Events/Banquet Operations experience in a luxury hotel or premium event environment - or the motivation and capability to take the next step in your career.
• A refined and intuitive approach to service, with strong understanding of event flow and guest engagement.
• Genuine interest in food and beverage, with coffee and cocktail/wine knowledge highly regarded.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, train, and motivate a team.
• Ability to understand Banquet Event Orders and plan effective function set ups 
• Able to make decisions and be the support to the event operations team
• Calmness under pressure, paired with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Impeccable personal presentation and communication skills.
• A valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Flexibility to work across varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Rewards for Work, Benefits for Your Lifestyle

• Join a supportive, progressive, and highly experienced team committed to delivering exceptional hospitality.
• Be part of something truly unique—an opportunity to contribute to Australia’s first Luxury Collection Hotel.
• Enjoy generous benefits and discounts for Associates, family, and friends across Marriott properties worldwide.
• Access extensive career development, learning, and growth opportunities within a global hospitality brand.
• Participate in wellbeing programs and initiatives designed to support your personal and professional life.
• Embrace Hobart’s relaxed yet vibrant lifestyle, with access to world-class events such as MONA FOMA, Taste of Tasmania, and the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.