Assistant Pre-Opening Meetings & Events Ops Lead

Harri; Swords; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Discounted employee friends & family"

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

Arora Group is seeking an Assistant Meeting and Events Operations Manager to support the pre-opening and launch of the Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel, a luxury flagship property. You will lead assigned shifts, coordinate across departments, and ensure events are delivered to the highest standards.

You will drive guest experience through upselling, brand standards, and robust operational practices, while collaborating with Culinary, Housekeeping, and Sales teams to optimise service quality.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to motivate teams.
• Strong communication across all levels.
• Driven to deliver outstanding guest service.
• Understanding of budgeting and profit and loss.
• Experience with brand standards and luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise meeting and events operations.
• Coordinate departments to ensure high standards.
• Oversee event service delivery, including room setup, catering, AV, and refreshments.
• Coach teams in luxury hospitality and upselling.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English Proficiency

Budgeting & P&L

Team Coaching

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Arora Group is seeking an Assistant Meeting and Events Operations Manager to support the pre-opening and launch of the Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel, a luxury flagship property. You will lead assigned shifts, coordinate across departments, and ensure events are delivered to the highest standards.

You will drive guest experience through upselling, brand standards, and robust operational practices, while collaborating with Culinary, Housekeeping, and Sales teams to optimise service quality.