Banqueting Setup & Event Prep Assistant

Cashel Palace; Cashel; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided while on duty

Employee wellbeing programmes

Training and development opportunities

Staff events and recognition

Job summary

Cashel Palace Hotel is seeking a reliable Banqueting Operations Assistant to prepare venues for weddings, conferences, and private events. You will ensure spaces are ready, dress tables, polish service ware, and maintain equipment between events.

The role focuses on operational preparation, not food service, with midweek hours and 24–32 hours per week. Full training provided, with opportunities to develop within Events Operations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Experience in hospitality, housekeeping, facilities, logistics, events or operational support.

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, organised, 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 health, safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
• Provide occasional support during event service when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hospitality experience

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Hospitality-related training

Job description

Cashel Palace Hotel is seeking a reliable Banqueting Operations Assistant to prepare venues for weddings, conferences, and private events. You will ensure spaces are ready, dress tables, polish service ware, and maintain equipment between events.

The role focuses on operational preparation, not food service, with midweek hours and 24–32 hours per week. Full training provided, with opportunities to develop within Events Operations.