ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER – FOOD & BEVERAGE 

Are you our next rising star?   

Join our team as the Entertainment Manager at The Star Brisbane.   

Our breathtaking resort, positioned at the heart of the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, will commence a staged opening in 2024, bringing a range of unique entertainment options, world class hotels, dining, bars, luxury retail, gaming and a state-of-the-art Event Centre to the river city.  

The Entertainment Manager role reports directly to the Resort Technical Manager and plays a key role in managing and booking both local and international artists across The Star Brisbane’s venues. You will be responsible for aligning the entertainment strategy of the company. You will use your understanding of current entertainment trends to drive visitation to each of The Star Brisbane’s bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues based on their differentiated customer segments.  

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for entertainment. 

A few of your responsibilities: 

• Establish an entertainment strategy for The Star Brisbane aligned to each venue proposition 
• Manage The Star Brisbane’s entertainment contracts and schedule or book all local and international talent as required  
• Assist in entertainment Marketing communications, Partnerships and Activations for The Star Brisbane, on a weekly basis 
• Build and manage relationships with local and international talent and their respective agents 
• Plan and coordinate entertainment scheduling for our bars, restaurants and venues across the precinct

What we will be looking for: 

• Experience in coordinating and working with local and international talent in the entertainment industry 
• Previous experience within the music and entertainment industry, ideally across positions aligned to booking, coordination or management of artists and talent  
• Previous experience promoting or marketing live music events or venues 
• Experience in sourcing and securing new and emerging artists  
• Understanding of current live music trends in the Southeast Queensland market within a wide range of customer segments and demographics 
• High levels of attention to detail and strong passion for growth 

About You: 

You will need to have demonstrated experience in the entertainment industry with a strong passion for finding both local and international talent. You will use your prior experience to maintain connections and actively manage talent, both experienced and emerging
Your passion for events and entertainment is contagious and therefore we are looking for you to bring inspiration to the wider team to assist in reaching new heights. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of our entertainment, events and hospitality operations at the Star Brisbane. Join us in making a difference.  

What we can offer you:  

• Complimentary buffet meal on every shift  
• Discounted parking available in the city  
• Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation  
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities  
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+  
• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career  
• Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.  

About us  

The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium – a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its partners.    

When complete, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will deliver four new luxury hotels, more than 50 new food and beverage experiences, significant luxury retail, the restoration of nine heritage buildings and around 1,500 residential apartments.  

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It is an exciting time for The Star Entertainment Group as we get ready to start our journey to The Star Brisbane.  

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