We are currently recruiting a Conference & Banqueting Manager to join a leading 4* Hotel in Cork City. This is a very well known Hotel in a Central location, in this role you will take responsibility for the effective and efficient management of all Conference, Meeting and Events outlets and substantial Events/ Wedding business.
Responsibilities include
· Managing the Conference & Banqueting, Events Team to maximise employee productivity and satisfaction
· Ensuring employees within Department to achieve optimum revenue and service
· Monitoring department’s overall service, interaction with other departments, etc
· Knowledge of departmental equipment - including technical equipment i.e. AV System
· Ensuring that all charges of meetings, conferences and dinners are accurate and followed through prior guest departure
· Ensuring compliance with specifications of Weddings, Conferences & Event details by working closely with Sales and other Food & Beverage Outlets
· Ensuring room is set up in accordance with customer specifications by supervising set-up staff and inspecting function rooms prior to events
· Checking rooms comfort, lighting, security, equipment and temperature
· Meeting required needs of banquet orders by assuring proper inventory of all banquet equipment and supplies
· Achieving profit goals by ensuring that negotiated conference and banqueting rates are in line with hotel profit objectives
· Follows-up with guests to determine satisfaction; measures results and establishes strategies to improve the quality of the guest experience
· Ensuring that the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct is maintained by all employees in the department
· Implementing strategies to improve guest service, food production techniques and efficiency
Requirements
· Applicants will require 3 years experience in a similar position in a busy 4* Hotel with excellent reputation, You need experience catering for events to 300+ Guests on a regular basis
· Candidates must write and speak fluent English, IT Proficient
· Candidates require current legal status to live and work in Ireland, No Work Permit available for this role
· Experience working early and late Duty Manager shifts
· Professional style, outgoing personality, friendly demeanour,
For full details please forward current CV in Word Format to Richard with Reference details, view or call Richard at 086-8333677