Conference & Banqueting Manager 4* Hotel Cork

We are currently recruiting experienced to join a leading 4* Hotel in Cork. This is an award-winning hotel conference and wedding venue, one of the largest event spaces in the region. In this role you will take particular responsibility for the effective and efficient management of all Conference/Events/ Wedding business, coordinating all day to day Front of House activities in this busy Department.

· Managing the Conference & Banqueting Team to maximise employee productivity and guest satisfaction

· Monitoring department’s overall service standards, ensure positive 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, 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

· Applicants will require 3 years experience in a similar position in a busy 4* Hotel with excellent reputation. Experience managing Events for 500+ Guests required

· Candidates must write and speak fluent English, IT Proficiency

· Candidates require current legal status to live and work in Ireland

· 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@rlconsult.com with Reference details,