Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Hospitality and Events Manager to join an extremely successful team at a client location in Cork City. You will be working catering in a high-profile tech company delivering a 5* catering and hospitality service.
The Hospitality and Events Manager will manage a busy catering and event schedule around campus, along with managing a team of hospitality support. You will take the lead in booking and organising hospitality events from on-site clients and managing your team's weekly schedule around the business needs. A flexible schedule is required as your event schedule will vary.
Job Responsibilities
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Responsible for managing high-end hospitality events, ensuring all parties involved have been communicated with and informed of their role in the event
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Initiate billing procedures, ensuring client credibility and payment orders are received with adequate information within an acceptable time frame.
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Conduct pre-conference meetings to ensure key department are aware of the relevant details pertaining to the group upon their near arrival
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Attend daily meeting to review all event contacts to ensure last minute changes are communicated to Banquet, Kitchen and Stewarding
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Customer focus and service delivery
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Adhere to HACCAP and other health and safety regulations
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Lead & train hospitality team and foster a positive and productive work environment
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Management of a busy hospitality and event schedule
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Manage employee relationships
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Prove your passion for hospitality through management, service, and engagement.
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Upload and approve timecards on Payroll system in a timely manner
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Create team rosters to match business needs and keep team notified of any amendments in a timely manner.
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Responsible for sufficiently cleaning hospitality room and conference rooms after each event
Qualifications
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Candidate must possess at least a Hospitality Management Diploma or equivalent
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Previous Hospitality/ conferences experience essential (1-2 years minimum)
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Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting process
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Ability to plan and execute events effectively with a strong attention to detail
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Previous admin experience (1-2 years minimum)
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Strong knowledge of food hygiene and HACCAP
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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Service driven and client focused
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Commercially aware
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Organisational and multi-tasking abilities
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People management skills
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Passion to strive for continual improvement
