Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate located on the banks of Lough Corrib on a 138-acre estate with the original 18th century manor house dating back to the 1740's.
Is currently recruiting for a Banqueting Manager.
The Hotel comprises of 73 bedrooms, 11 Luxury Self-Catering Lodges, Corrib Room (catering for meetings, events, and weddings for up to 160 guests), River Room Restaurant, Palmers Bar and Kitchen, Pullman Restaurant (1 Michelin star), Glo Spa & Wellness, a 9 Hole Christy O'Connor Jr designed Championship Golf course and Trackman 21 bay driving range.
About The Role
- Oversee and co ordinate the training, motivating, discipline, direct and supervise the work of the employees in the Banquet Department.
- Deliver exceptional service for weddings, conferences, gala dinners and private events.
- Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
- Oversee the actual set-up and service of contracted functions in various outlets by coordinating with the Banquet Chef and by assigning functions to the team to insure their success.
- Attend regular Event/HOD meetings to obtain information of the upcoming contracted functions.
- Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals. Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
- Post all contracted function sheets and give instructions to staff to insure the success of the function
- Assist is other outlets and areas related to F&B when and where required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role or Assistant Manager role
- Team Player and Leader.
- Fluent English
- This role involves working weekends - full flexibility with hours is required
What we offer:
- Excellent Salary & Benefits for chosen candidate.
- Health & Wellness Benefit.
- Meals on Duty in Staff Restaurant.
- Career Development Opportunities.
- Employee Discounts across all MHL Hotel Collection hotels and SLH Hotels Worldwide.
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
