Product Operations Coordinator (Catering)

at  Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest rights-holder, sport’s governing body and media production houses in Asia-Pacific and each year we deliver Australia’s premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open (AO). Employing passionate innovators from around the world and with the value of imagination underpinning everything we do, we strive to create world-leading, iconic experiences for our fans, patrons, and players.
We are now looking for a Product Operations Coordinator - Catering to join our team on a fixed term contract basis from October 2024 until February 2025 based in Tennis HQ.
As this is a seasonal contract, we request full availability and flexibility, particularly across the summer months of December-February.
Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
About the role
As a Product Operations Coordinator - Catering, you will support the set-up, operations and successful end-to-end delivery of Catering across Australian Open event locations.

In this role you will:

• Support the delivery of AO food, dining and restaurants in the stages of cost and logistics feasibility, contracting, planning, bump in and bump out phase, and for the event duration.
• Work with the Catering Operations Lead to coordinate costs and budgets for each location.
• Support operational delivery for all appointed food vendors, catering groups and restaurant partners.
• Support the Experience Ambassador Staffing Manager with their food & restaurant specific workforce.
• Work directly with the Catering Lead to facilitate catering requirements in Player and Workforce spaces.
• Manage all menu recording and uploading to our appointed POS system

About you

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Qualification in Hospitality Operations and/or Event Management would be highly desirable.
• A minimum of three years working in large scale catering or major events.
• A strong understanding and background within the food and hospitality industry.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and make sound professional judgements
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found
here.
Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.
Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
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In this role you will:

• Support the delivery of AO food, dining and restaurants in the stages of cost and logistics feasibility, contracting, planning, bump in and bump out phase, and for the event duration.
• Work with the Catering Operations Lead to coordinate costs and budgets for each location.
• Support operational delivery for all appointed food vendors, catering groups and restaurant partners.
• Support the Experience Ambassador Staffing Manager with their food & restaurant specific workforce.
• Work directly with the Catering Lead to facilitate catering requirements in Player and Workforce spaces.
• Manage all menu recording and uploading to our appointed POS syste

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Qualification in Hospitality Operations and/or Event Management would be highly desirable.
• A minimum of three years working in large scale catering or major events.
• A strong understanding and background within the food and hospitality industry.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and make sound professional judgements
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Chec