Conference and Banqueting Assistants

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2026

Training and Development

Contributory pension

Life Insurance

Free parking

Talbot Fit Membership

Staff meals

Friends and Family Rates

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan is recruiting for Conference and Banqueting Assistants to join the team. The role focuses on friendly, efficient service in food and beverage areas, ensuring correct mise-en-place and greeting guests warmly. Previous hotel experience is desirable but not essential, with emphasis on high-volume service and strong communication.

The Talbot Collection is recognised as a great place to work, offering training, development and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and excellent communication are required.
• Previous hotel experience in a 3/4 star property is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in high-volume/fast-paced environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and serve drinks and food efficiently.
• Be aware of daily menu items and drinks.
• Deliver friendly service in line with Talbot Collection standards.
• Adhere to fire, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Upsell Talbot products and services where possible.
• Liaise closely with kitchen.
• Prepare waiting areas for service.
• Create a welcoming guest environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Casual / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Competitive salary

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 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
• 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 Stillorganis an Equal Opportunities Employer.