Corporate Receptionist - Catering and Events

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$45 - AU$55 per hour
    • Initial 3 month contract – view to move to permanent
    • Sydney CBD Office location – Monday to Friday
    • Hours: 7 hours a day / 35 hours per week
    • Immediate Start

    Talent International is currently recruiting for a Corporate Receptionist – Catering and Events, based in Sydney CBD. This position is a contract role for 3 months initially + possible extension or could go perm for the right candidate.

    Working as part of a small, close-knit team, you will coordinate bookings for the Client’s customer floor and event spaces, while also supporting catering services, facilities management, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Provide reception and concierge services with a professional and welcoming approach
    • Coordinate meeting room and event bookings, ensuring availability and suitability
    • Assist with catering requests, dietary requirements, and coffee/beverage service (barista skills required)
    • Liaise with hosts, wait staff, and event managers to ensure seamless service delivery
    • Maintain high presentation standards across all meeting rooms and event spaces
    • Support executive meetings with appropriate catering and service arrangements
    • Manage stock, consumables, invoices, and credit card transactions
    • Provide coverage for the Manager – Customer Floor & Catering Services when required
    • Respond promptly to facilities issues and coordinate resolutions
    • Assist with housekeeping, loading dock operations, and other service-related duties

    What we’re looking for

    • 5+ years’ experience in a corporate event and/or catering role
    • Previous reception experience, including switchboard and meeting room coordination
    • Barista skills & valid RSA and Food Handling Certificate
    • Silver service experience and ability to supervise small events
    • Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
    • Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
    • Comfortable working hands-on in a small, collaborative team

    Desirable

    • 2-3 years’ reception experience in a 5-star hotel environment
    • First aid certificate
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve all levels of management

    Why join?
    This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-profile organisation, supporting executive-level events and facilities, while being part of a supportive and professional team.

    If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW

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