Conference and Banqueting Assistants

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work 2026

Staff meals

Free parking

Talbot Fit Membership

Staff progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, part of Talbot Collection, is currently recruiting for Conference and Banqueting Assistants to join the team. The role focuses on friendly, efficient service in the food and beverage areas, with accurate dispensing, greeting guests, and upholding our standards.

Experience in hospitality is valued, fluent English and strong communication skills are essential. Benefits include training, staff meals, free parking, and pension options as part of a progressive and growing

Qualifications

• Previous hotel experience in a 3/4 star hotel property is desired but not essential.
• Previous experience in a high volume/ fast paced environment.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient dispensing and serving of drinks and food when required
• To be aware of menu items of the day and drink services
• To serve alcohol responsibly
• To always deliver exceptional friendly service, to every guest, in line with the Talbot Collection 'Empower Your Excellence' customer service program
• To adhere to all Fire, Safety and Hygiene regulations and to comply with the Health and Safety at work act 2005 as detailed in your staff handbook
• To ensure that necessary steps are taken to safeguard Company money, goods and assets
• To deal with customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner and to notify Management of these
• To upsell the Company products and services where possible
• To ensure that the waiting areas are fully prepared for service
• To ensure that all food and drinks are served efficiently with minimum delay
• To liaise closely with the kitchen
• To ensure all orders are taken accurately
• To anticipate any guest needs at all times
• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Job description

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, part of Talbot Collection, is currently recruiting for Conference and Banqueting Assistants to join the team.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team

Overall Job Purpose

To provide a friendly and efficient service within the food and beverage areas. Dispensing orders accurately and with courtesy to the standards required by the company. To ensure the cleanliness, correct mis-en-place and set up of the waiting areas prior to service. Also ensuring the guests are warmly greeted; orders are taken efficiently and served to a high standard to ensure guest satisfaction.

Role Specific Duties

• Responsible for the efficient dispensing and serving of drinks and food when required
• To be aware of menu items of the day and drink services
• To serve alcohol responsibly
• To always deliver exceptional friendly service, to every guest, in line with the Talbot Collection 'Empower Your Excellence' customer service program
• To adhere to all Fire, Safety and Hygiene regulations and to comply with the Health and Safety at work act 2005 as detailed in your staff handbook
• To ensure that necessary steps are taken to safeguard Company money, goods and assets
• To deal with customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner and to notify Management of these
• To upsell the Company products and services where possible
• To ensure that the waiting areas are fully prepared for service
• To ensure that all food and drinks are served efficiently with minimum delay
• To liaise closely with the kitchen
• To ensure all orders are taken accurately
• To anticipate any guest needs at all times
• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests

Requirements

• Previous hotel experience in a 3/4 star hotel property is desired but not essential.
• Previous experience in a high volume/ fast paced environment.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

In return you will be provided with

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2026 as awarded by the Great Place Work
• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme. (12 month service requirement);
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership
• Staff meals
• Friends and Family Rates

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan is an Equal Opportunities Employer.