Luxury Meetings & Events Ops Lead - Pre-Opening

SDA - Meeting & Events; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Discounted employee friends & family

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel, a luxury flagship property managed by the Arora Group in partnership with Accor’s Sofitel brand, seeks an Assistant Meeting and Events Operations Manager. You will lead post-handover operations, coordinate departments and drive exceptional event delivery in a prime Dublin location.

Role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen and a passion for guest experiences in high-end meetings and events. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in meetings & events operations, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Fluent English required, with excellent guest service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned shifts and functions for Meetings & Events.
• Coordinate colleagues and hotel departments to ensure smooth delivery.
• Review event details, room layouts, catering, AV and service plans.
• Conduct pre-event briefings and inspections for service readiness.
• Act as operational lead during events and resolve issues promptly.
• Oversee event service delivery, including setup, F&B, and breakdowns.
• Coach teams in luxury hospitality, upselling and guest engagement.
• Monitor performance, attendance and service standards; provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Financial acumen

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel, a luxury flagship property managed by the Arora Group in partnership with Accor’s Sofitel brand, seeks an Assistant Meeting and Events Operations Manager. You will lead post-handover operations, coordinate departments and drive exceptional event delivery in a prime Dublin location.

Role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen and a passion for guest experiences in high-end meetings and events. Competitive salary and benefits offered.