HOTA, Home of the Arts is a growing and ambitious arts precinct on the sun-filled Gold Coast with over 680,000 visitors every year. Our work is carried out in line with our HOTA Values of Art, Citizenship, Curiosity, Integrity and Generosity.

• We are creative thinkers and collaborators who are inspired by change and working in a diverse precinct environment.
• We are passionate about art and driven by the opportunity to educate, raise awareness and tell stories.
• We are dynamic caring and curious with a commitment to excellence, experience and innovation.
• We display strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and build communities.

Experience Gold Coast

On 1 September 2023, HOTA has joined Experience Gold Coast, a super entity which combined HOTA, Study Gold Coast, Destination Gold Coast, Placemakers* and Major Events Gold Coast in an exciting new chapter that will see the city’s tourism, events, education, arts and culture portfolios working as one organisation focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for the city. 

Position Overview

You are responsible for exceeding patrons and client’s expectation of food and beverage service and the set-up, delivery, and pack down of events/functions across the HOTA Precinct. You will carry out duties in accordance with the framework of labour budget, regulatory requirements, policies and procedures and through effective and efficient leadership practices. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in a similar position 
• Proven ability to implement food and beverage service requirements for large scale events to a high standard
• Proven ability to train staff and provide strong leadership
• Positive and pro-active attitude
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Food and beverage knowledge and a la carte experience an advantage
• General office administration and computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience managing a Food and Beverage team 
• An ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks
• An ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level verbal and written communication
• An ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and public holidays 

Qualifications 

• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Responsible Management of a Licensed Venue (RMLV) and Approved Manager’s license (highly desirable) 

Why join us?

Here at HOTA our staff enjoy a range of staff benefits including the following:

• A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment, where achievements are recognised.
• A highly supportive management team.
• Salary sacrifice superannuation.
• Discounted movies and shows.
• Discounted food and beverage.
• Ongoing training, support, supervision, and career advancement opportunities.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a short cover letter which details why you are applying for this role and what you would bring to HOTA, together with an up to date resume.

HOTA, Home of the Arts values diversity and inclusion. HOTA is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcomes applications from all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations People, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities. We accept applications in writing and video recording. If you require assistance with submitting your application, please reach out to our friendly People and Culture team at hrservices@hota.com.au.