About us

Crocosaurus Cove is a popular tourist attraction in the heart of Darwin City that showcases Australian Saltwater Crocodiles and a large number of Top End Reptiles. In addition to our daily program of animal presentations and encounters, the park operates a small cafe for our guests. The licensed cafe offers coffee, cold beverages, a selection of hot food and a light snack menu and is open from 10am - 4pm daily.

Our park holds popular annual events that provide value for money to our locals pass members. These include our ‘after dark’ event, family fun days and school holiday activities. 

Our park also has the capacity to host fully catered evening events for the business events market. Surrounded by night lit enclosures, our events are indeed unique and memorable. Our events portfolio includes seated dinners as well as our Signature Cocktail Reception packages.

Qualifications & experience

• Previous experience in the events industry or a similar role

• Previous experience in a management role, supervising a team of min 3 members.

• Previous hospitality experience 

• Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification

• First Aid Certificate

• Must hold SITSS 00069 Food safety supervision skill set or willing to obtain

Tasks & responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the cafe and ensure customer service expectations are met.

• Facilitate all ordering, stock rotation, stock control, stock take and the menu offerings in the cafe. 

• Manage a team of up to 6 staff members and complete rostering and payroll requirements. 

• Conduct site visits with prospective clients and strive to convert inquiries into sales at every opportunity. 

• Facilitate administrative tasks involved in the evening events at the park.

• Run the pre-booked events and lead the events team during the shift.

• Set up and pack down of event equipment.

• Report to the Ops Manager, and work together to establish KPI's and departmental expectations. 

• Maintain our company values of Care, Respect, Educate and Celebrate in all day to day activities and related department decisions. 

• Must be flexible and available to work weekends and nights where required.

• Must be well presented and possess a professional demeanour. 

• Must have attention to detail and be meticulous in prior preparation and time management.  

Benefits

• The opportunity to work for a world recognized tourist attraction and Darwin's most unique event venue. 

• Working amongst a team of industry professionals.

• A workplace set amongst some of the largest Saltwater Crocodiles in captivity!

• Fantastic opportunity to enter the events industry.