Events Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

Trader House is looking for an Events Manager to join the leadership team at Builders Arms Hotel, recently named Australia’s No. 1 gastropub in the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards.

We’re looking for someone who loves great hospitality, enjoys leading a team and takes pride in delivering memorable events from start to finish.

Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.

Join a team shaping Australian hospitality across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.

Builders Arms Hotel is a landmark Fitzroy public house and meeting place. Built in 1853, it has been part of the neighbourhood for generations.

With an iconic public bar, bistro, private dining rooms, courtyard and on-street dining, the venue hosts everything from intimate celebrations and business lunches to larger private events.

As the Event Manager, you’ll take ownership of the operational delivery of our private events and functions.

Working closely with our Events, Kitchen and Venue Management teams, you’ll ensure every event is prepared thoroughly, runs smoothly and delivers the standard of hospitality our guests expect.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and briefing the event team before service

• Coordinating event setup, timing and pack-down

• Acting as the primary point of contact for organisers during their event

• Ensuring dietary requirements, beverage selections and event details are delivered accurately

• Working closely with the kitchen and management team throughout service

• Training and developing team members

• Anticipating problems and resolving them calmly and professionally

• Building relationships with organisers that encourage repeat business

• Strong hospitality experience and a genuine passion for service

• Confidence leading a team during busy services and events

• An interest in food, wine and beer

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• The ability to multitask while remaining calm under pressure

• A desire to develop your hospitality knowledge and leadership skills

Previous events experience is highly regarded, although we’re equally interested in experienced hospitality professionals looking to move further into events.

• Generous staff discounts across all Trader House venues

• Competitive salary plus weekly tips

• A flexible roster with a mix of day and evening shifts

• Genuine involvement in the day-to-day operation of the venue

• Opportunities to lead, train and develop your own team

• In-house WSET Level 2 and Level 3 training opportunities

• Career development across one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups

• A creative, focused and energetic working environment

• The opportunity to work with exceptional produce and one of Melbourne’s most exciting beverage programs

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy bringing people together and want to develop your leadership career within one of Australia’s most respected restaurant groups, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply confidentially via SEEK and address your cover letter to Dylan Foley.