Hotel Conference & Events Manager – Lead Memorable Events

Dalata Hotel Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

50% Off F&B

Rooms discount€60£60

Friends & Family rate 30%

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension access

Dalata Academy

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Cork is seeking a Conference and Events Manager to lead the C&B operations, plan, and deliver outstanding events while driving guest satisfaction. Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage teams, budgets, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective operations and a memorable guest experience.

Join a dynamic hospitality group focused on excellence, development, and guest service within a thriving Irish portfolio.

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, organization, and setup of all 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

Team leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Forecasting staffing

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group in Cork is seeking a Conference and Events Manager to lead the C&B operations, plan, and deliver outstanding events while driving guest satisfaction. Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage teams, budgets, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective operations and a memorable guest experience.

Join a dynamic hospitality group focused on excellence, development, and guest service within a thriving Irish portfolio.