Events & Banqueting Lead — Elevate Guest Experiences

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

F&B discount (50% off)

Room rate on Dalata hotels

Friends & Family rate

Extra leave days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Dalata Academy

Staff events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc in Cork is seeking a Conference and Banqueting Manager to lead the C&B team, plan events and manage cost-effective operations, aligned with SOP. Reporting to General/Deputy Manager, you will oversee beverage purchasing, meeting room setup and service of all F&B, ensuring guests have the finest experience.

Availability to work midweek, weekends, and evenings. Dalata promotes development through its Dalata Academy and offers employee meals, discounts, pension, and other

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of previous experience in a management role is essential.
• Previous hotel experience in a 3/4-star hotel property is desired but not essential.
• Proven experience in training, motivating, and managing a team to deliver the highest level of service.
• Experience in overseeing both large and small functions from start to finish, as you will be one of the main points of contact.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Availability to work mid-week, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth operation, setup of meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings and related events.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team by company policies and the SOP manual.
• Forecast staffing needs and create rosters based on budget requirements and business levels.
• Implement high standards and procedures in all operations.
• Maximize sales opportunities during the planning and execution phases of functions and events.
• Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Effectively delegate tasks, negotiate, and manage team members.
• Be target-driven and ambitious.
• Display creativity and imagination in menu design, food preparation, and presentation.
• Be computer-literate with experience in using email, reporting, and forecasting wages.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Event planning

Budgeting

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc in Cork is seeking a Conference and Banqueting Manager to lead the C&B team, plan events and manage cost-effective operations, aligned with SOP. Reporting to General/Deputy Manager, you will oversee beverage purchasing, meeting room setup and service of all F&B, ensuring guests have the finest experience.

Availability to work midweek, weekends, and evenings. Dalata promotes development through its Dalata Academy and offers employee meals, discounts, pension, and other