Assistant Conference & Banquets Manager — Events Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniforms

Employee discounts across our hotels

Employee recognition awards

Employee Reward points

Free gym membership / Spa discount

Ongoing training and development

Access to EAP

Castleknock Team Voice group

Job summary

Castleknock Hotel is recruiting an Assistant Conference & Banquets Manager to join our busy team. You will lead a large events operation, coordinate with banqueting, catering, AV and housekeeping, and ensure outstanding service for corporate and social events.

This permanent, full‑time role offers progression in hospitality, competitive pay, free meals on duty, uniforms, employee discounts across our hotels, and ongoing training to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel conference and banqueting operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of F&B service.
• Ability to manage multiple events and work under pressure.
• Flexible with weekends and shifts.
• Guest-focused service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with banqueting, catering, AV, and housekeeping.
• Manage day-to-day client expectations for corporate and social events.
• Provide excellent service to clients and handle last-minute changes.
• Coordinate with vendors, hotel teams, and clients; ensure profitability of events.
• Review function sheets and ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor coordination

F&B knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Hospitality experience

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Opera PMS

Event management software

Job description

Castleknock Hotel is recruiting an Assistant Conference & Banquets Manager to join our busy team. You will lead a large events operation, coordinate with banqueting, catering, AV and housekeeping, and ensure outstanding service for corporate and social events.

This permanent, full‑time role offers progression in hospitality, competitive pay, free meals on duty, uniforms, employee discounts across our hotels, and ongoing training to support your professional growth.