Banqueting Operations Assistant

LA SIGNORIA; Cashel; Presencial; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meals provided while on duty

Employee discount

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Food allowance

Company events

Additional leave

Descripción de la vacante

Cashel Palace Hotel is seeking a reliable Banqueting Operations Assistant to help ensure wedding, conference and private dining events are prepared to the highest standard. The role focuses on the operational setup and presentation of banqueting spaces, not front-line food service.

You will work closely with Banqueting and F&B teams to prepare rooms, linens, table settings and equipment, maintain cleanliness, and support event delivery during midweek hours (24-32 hours per week).

Formación

• Experience in hospitality, housekeeping, facilities, logistics, events, or operational support.
• Experience preparing function rooms or event spaces.
• Knowledge of hospitality presentation standards.
• Manual handling training.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare banquet and function rooms for weddings, conferences, meetings, and private events.
• Set and dress tables to exacting standards with linens, glassware, cutlery, and decor.
• Polish cutlery, glassware, and service equipment.
• Ensure function spaces are clean, organized, and event-ready.
• Assist with room turnarounds between events.
• Maintain banqueting stores, equipment and storage areas.
• Organise, move, and set up furniture and event equipment.
• Support stock control and replenishment of operational supplies.
• Work with Events and F&B teams to deliver seamless event prep.
• Adhere to health, safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
• Provide occasional support during event service when required.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Cashel Palace

Banqueting Operations Assistant

CashelCDI

Détail de l'offre

Nestled beside the iconic Rock of Cashel, Cashel Palace Hotel is one of Ireland's most celebrated luxury destinations. Combining world-class hospitality, refined elegance, and exceptional culinary experiences, we welcome guests from around the world to experience the finest in Irish luxury. Our success is driven by talented people who share our commitment to excellence, authenticity, and warm Irish hospitality.

Be the Person Behind Exceptional Events

At Cashel Palace Hotel, every wedding, celebration, conference, and special event begins long before the first guest arrives. We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Banqueting Operations Assistant to help ensure our events are prepared to the highest possible standard.

This is not primarily a food service role. Instead, this position focuses on the operational preparation and presentation of our banqueting facilities, ensuring that function rooms, equipment, and service areas are fully ready for successful event delivery.

If you take pride in creating order, maintaining standards, and ensuring every detail is in place, we would love to hear from you.

Please Note

• Midweek availability is essential.
• 24-32 hours per week.
• This role is not suitable for candidates seeking weekend-only, casual, or seasonal work.

The Role

Working closely with our Banqueting and Food & Beverage teams, you will play a vital role in the preparation of weddings, conferences, private dining events, and special occasions.

The majority of your time will be spent ensuring event spaces are fully prepared and maintained, with occasional support provided during events where required.

This is a hands-on role that requires excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently while maintaining the exceptional standards associated with Cashel Palace Hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet and function rooms for weddings, conferences, meetings, and private events.
• Set and dress tables to exacting standards, including linens, glassware, cutlery, crockery, and decorative elements.
• Polish cutlery, glassware, and service equipment.
• Ensure all function spaces are clean, organized, and event-ready.
• Assist with room turnarounds between events.
• Maintain banqueting stores, equipment, and storage areas.
• Organise, move, and set up furniture and event equipment.
• Support stock control and replenishment of operational supplies.
• Work alongside the Events and Food & Beverage teams to deliver seamless event preparation.
• Adhere to all health, safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
• Provide occasional support during event service when operationally required.

About You

You are dependable, proactive, and take pride in a job well done. You understand that exceptional guest experiences are built on thorough preparation and attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in hospitality, housekeeping, facilities, logistics, events, or operational support.
• Experience preparing function rooms or event spaces.
• Knowledge of hospitality presentation standards.
• Manual handling training.

While previous hospitality experience is advantageous, full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Why Join Cashel Palace Hotel?

• Work in one of Ireland's most prestigious luxury hospitality destinations.
• Become part of a professional and supportive team.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Training and development opportunities.Opportunities for career progression within Food & Beverage and Events Operations.
• Staff recognition and reward programmes.

Essential Requirements

• Availability to work 24-32 hours per week.
• Ability to work regularly during midweek periods.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.

Great Employee Benefits As Part Of The Overall Package.

• Employee discount
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• Company events
• Additional leave