Assistant Meeting & Events Manager
Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced hospitality sales professionals with at least 2 years in the sector who can manage event coordination, client communication, and administrative responsibilities for meetings and special events.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
The Grand Hotel Malahide is seeking an experienced Assistant Meeting & Events Manager to support the end-to-end planning, coordination, and smooth delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, banquets, and other special occasions. In this role, you will work alongside the Meeting & Events Manager and other hotel departments to create excellent guest experiences, keep events running efficiently, and help deliver the department’s revenue goals.
Key responsibilities
- Support the planning, organisation, and on-the-day delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, and social functions.
- Work with clients to capture event needs and make sure all requirements are passed on accurately to the relevant operational teams.
- Carry out site visits and client show-arounds when needed.
- Compile function sheets, event orders, and event schedules so every department is fully briefed.
- Keep track of event set-ups and oversee service delivery to ensure hotel standards are consistently met.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients during events and handle any issues quickly and professionally.
Candidate profile
The hotel is looking for someone with at least 2 years of sales experience within the hospitality sector. The right person will be commercially minded, confident in converting opportunities into business, and capable of handling the coordination and administration of Conference & Banqueting, Wedding, and Business Centre bookings. Strong organisation skills and the ability to work with urgency are essential. Experience with Opera and OSEM PMS platforms would be an advantage.
Perks and benefits
- Free car parking.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Wide-ranging learning and development opportunities.
- Discounted rates for family and friends across the FBD Group, Resorts, and FBD Insurance, including 15% savings.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Recognition through People Awards.
- Bike to Work and Taxsavers Scheme.
- Complimentary meals while on duty.
Additional information
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Malahide, Ireland. The role is part of a 4-star hotel environment and involves working closely with operational departments to support successful event delivery and uphold high service standards.