Conference & banqueting manager

Career Vision Recruiters seek a Conference & Banqueting Manager to lead the team in this Hotel property in Co. Wicklow. In this role you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Conference & Banqueting Department. Responsibilities : To take control of all functions and provide feedback on any issues to the General Manager. To be responsible for set up and breakdown of function room for weddings. To fully communicate all updates / changes / requests directly to Wedding & Events Manager before giving client approval. In the absence of the Wedding & Events Manager, you will be required to show couples / customers our facilities and ensure all areas are in a presentable manner if possible. To assist the Sales, Events / Wedding Team and other management in all aspects of banqueting. To be up to date with all menus and pricing, to seek new business to optimize the use of the function and meeting rooms while working closely with the Sales & Marketing Director. To organize and assist with carrying out any reasonable guest and staff promotional events when required. To be knowledgeable and informed about the introduction of products and make sure this is done in accordance to standards i.e. beverage & wine lists and presentation products & props. To carry out all the banqueting duties to the highest standards. To follow up promptly on any guest request and ensure guest satisfaction is achieved. To be aware of relevant competitor information and market changes to suggest and support changes to our services / rates as appropriate. To constantly liaise with other departments to ensure all guest requests are attended to efficiently. To be fully aware of any menu updates, hotel promotions or special activities going on in the hotel / area. To log and maintain all checklists and information for maintenance standards and checklists relevant to your department. To promote good team relations in the department ensuring fairness and consistency in all dealings with team members. To be responsible for upkeep and organization of wedding storage area. To train the team to a desired level. The successful candidate will be passionate about the hotel industry and have the following : Experience in wedding and event management. Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills Experience in F&B staff training, knowledge and skills, customer service and service etiquette. Experience with report writing, e-mailing, training plans, administration. Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve a high level of performance and customer service. Attention to detail and a strong desire to exceed all our guests' expectations is essential. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks Excellent communications skills both oral and written Excellent personal presentation. If you feel you have the required experience to be successful in this role, please submit your updated CV to Karen's attention through the link below. Skills : Banqueting Conference Events Hospitality Hotel Operations