Interested in Joining the Team?
We are always looking for new people to join our office, warehouse, venue & front of house team! We will advertise available positions below. If you are interested, please follow the instructions.
Available Positions
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Waiters & Bartenders - Event Staff
We are looking for waiters and bartenders to join our team working at events throughout Melbourne.
About The Role
- Wait & bar staff for weddings and other events
- 3 plate carry, 5 plate clear and standard banquet service
- Pick and choose which shifts you work
- Events are throughout Melbourne but most are within 10 mins or so of the CBD
About You
- Comfortable with 3 plate carry (youtube and practise if you need to!)
- Available to work at least two Saturdays per month
- Staying in Australia for at least 3 months
- Friendly and work with a smile on your face!
Requirements
- Current Victorian RSA
- Black button up shirt, black trousers, black suit shoes
Please send through a resume to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au if interested.
Please also indicate which locations you would prefer to work:
- Elsternwick
- North Melbourne/CBD
- Brunswick
- All
We will be in touch with successful candidates to advise of the next step.
Function Chef in Charge
About the Job
As a Function Chef in Charge you will take the lead of a small kitchen team on-site at events. You will predominantly work events at one of our venues, which gives you a unique opportunity to make this venue your own, under the guidance of our Head Chef. Events range from 50pax cocktail events, to 300pax seated weddings.
The role will include:
- Assisting the Head Chef pack your event into one of our vehicles
- Driving the vehicle, food & equipment onsite to the job
- Liaising with the front of house function supervisor to setup and operate the on-site kitchen
- Leading a small kitchen team onsite at the event, which may include a casual chef or two and some kitchen hands, to ensure the food service for the event is exceptional
- Returning the vehicle to our production kitchen in Elsternwick at the conclusion of the event
- If you are interested in prep shifts as well, the role can also include mid week prep shifts
About You
You must meet these requirements:
- Catering experience (ideally off-site catering) in which you have been the chef in charge leading the kitchen
- Available to work flexible hours as required by the role, including weekends onsite at events
- Logical, calm and a natural problem solver
- Friendly demeanour & able to create a positive & happy working environment for the casual staff members working with you
- Able to commit for minimum 12 months & looking for long term employment
- Drivers license & comfortable driving a van
The Next Step
To apply for this role please submit a resume and a response to each of the requirements listed above, to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au
Good luck and looking forward to hearing from you.
Kitchen Assistant & Casual Event Chef
About the Job
We are looking for casual kitchen assistants and casual chefs to join our on-site kitchen team! As a member of our kitchen team, you will work onsite at events to prepare and serve exceptional food to our guests. You will predominantly work at one of our venues, but will have the opportunity to work across multiple venues if preferred. Events range from 50pax cocktail events, to 160pax seated weddings.
The role will include:
- Unpacking the food & equipment from our vehicles
- Preparing food for service under the guidance of the Chef in Charge
- Plating and serving exceptional food to the guests at the event
- Assisting with washup and pack up, which may include packing vehicles or operating the dishwasher
About You
You must meet these requirements:
- Available to work flexible hours as required by the role, including weekends onsite at events
- Available to work at least two Saturdays per month
- Friendly and work with a smile on your face
- Able to commit for minimum 6 months
- Preferred but not required:
- Drivers license & comfortable driving a large van
- Catering experience (ideally off-site catering)
The Next Step
To apply for this role please submit a resume and a response to each of the requirements listed above, to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au
Please also indicate which locations you would prefer to work at:
- Elsternwick
- North Melbourne/CBD
- Brunswick
- All
Good luck and looking forward to hearing from you.
Event Setup & Pack Up Crew
About the Job
We are seeking Event Setup & Pack Up Crew. You will be responsible for setting and packing up our events. Setups will include unloading trucks & vans, installing lighting while on a ladder, moving furniture, setting tables with cutlery, plates, glassware and linen, setting up basic sound systems and assembling simple furniture. Pack downs will include loading trucks, uninstalling lighting, washing cutlery/crockery/glassware, and minor repairs on equipment. Due to the nature of the events industry, some of the work will be late at night and on weekends. For example it would be typical to work some shifts during the week setting up events and washing tableware, and some shifts on a Friday or Saturday night from 11pm to 3am packing up an event. The work will generally be located within 15-20 minutes of the CBD. We have plenty of shifts and growth potential within the company for the right people.
About You
• Energetic with a “get the job done” attitude
• Efficient
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty
Requirements (Please respond to each of these in your application)
• Manual driver’s licence
• Comfortable driving a van or a small truck (car licence only)
• Comfortable climbing a ladder
• Confident setting up basic AV equipment,lighting, projectors & sound systems
• Happy to work on a flexible roster with regular weekends & late night
• Must be in Melbourne for minimum 6 months Experience is preferred but not required. We are happy to train the right person.
The Next Step
To apply for this role please submit a resume and a response to each of the requirements listed above, to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au Good luck and looking forward to hearing from you.
Event Management & Social Media Intern (Unpaid Internship)
Looking to break into the events industry?! This internship may be perfect for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain hands on experience within our boutique event coordination agency.
About The Role
Event Coordination
- Obtaining quotes from suppliers such as photographer, entertainer and caterers
- Researching and documenting suppliers
- Assisting with the creation of styling and themed packages
- Creating event run sheets
Social Media & Marketing
- Developing a following on instagram and facebook
- Drafting blog posts for our website and social media
- Assisting with the creation of our newsletters
About You
- Enthusiastic about the events industry
- Available at least 1 day per week
- Interested in learning more about event coordination
- Experience not needed
Please send through a cover letter and resume to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au if interested. We will be in touch with successful candidates to advise of the next step.
Warehouse Assistant
We are looking for hard working warehouse assistants to join our operation team.
About The Role
- Working in our North Melbourne warehouse
- Preparing equipment & stock for events
- Washing & cleaning equipment & glassware after events
- Working back of house during events organising stock & equipment
About You
- Available to work on a flexible roster including weekends and late nights
- Hardworking, clean, organised and efficient
- Staying in Australia for at least 6 months Friendly and work with a smile on your face!
Preferred Requirements
- Own vehicle/manual drivers license preferred, but not required
- Experience back of house at events, in kitchens or in warehouses preferred
Please send through a resume to staff@refreshhospitality.com.au if interested. We will be in touch with successful candidates to advise of the next step.