Wedding & Events Coordinator - Create Dream Weddings

Castleknock Hotel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniforms

Employee discounts across FBD Hotels &

Employee recognition awards

Ongoing training and career growth

Free parking

Job summary

Castleknock Hotel in Dublin 15 is seeking enthusiastic team members for a maternity cover role. You will coordinate events, manage weddings and corporate bookings, and deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Join a proud member of FBD Hotels & Resorts with benefits including free meals on duty, uniforms, staff discounts across the group, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Wedding planning.
• Outstanding attention to detail and effective communication.
• Ability to follow verbal directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Outgoing and friendly personality.
• Have a professional image at all times in line with the Hotel standards.
• Hospitality expertise (guest flow, service standards).
• Marketing knowledge (event promotions, social media).
• Cultural awareness (working with international clients).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments (banqueting, catering, AV, housekeeping).
• Manage client expectations for bookings - Corporate events, Weddings and Social events.
• Provide excellent service to clients and handle last-minute changes calmly.
• Coordinate across vendors, hotel teams, and clients.
• Create proposals based on client requests and expectations.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously and track budgets, contracts, deadlines.
• Prioritise under pressure and upsell hotel services (catering, room blocks, AV).
• Negotiate with vendors and clients; produce cost estimates and manage invoices/P&Ls.
• Ensure profitability and compliance with hotel policies; review Function sheets and room setups.
• Ensure seamless guest experience and quick decision-making; provide creative solutions on event day.

Skills

Wedding planning

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Customer service

Professional image

Hospitality knowledge

Marketing awareness

Cultural awareness

Tools

Opera PMS

Event management software

AV basics

Job description

Castleknock Hotel in Dublin 15 is seeking enthusiastic team members for a maternity cover role. You will coordinate events, manage weddings and corporate bookings, and deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Join a proud member of FBD Hotels & Resorts with benefits including free meals on duty, uniforms, staff discounts across the group, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.