Conference & Banqueting Manager

We are recruiting for a Conference & Banqueting Manager to provide quality service to our guests in line with The Red Carnation Hotels standards.

Who are we?

The Lodge at Ashford Castle is sitting within the magnificent 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle, this property overlooks magical Lough Corrib. Originally built in 1865, The Lodge offers country house charm, fine dining in Wilde’s Restaurant and an exceptional range of estate activities. One of Ireland’s finest wedding destinations, pairing warm Irish hospitality with a modern appeal.  

Your key responsibilities as Conference and Banqueting Manager include:

• Managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
• Managing standards within the department.
• Ensuring that they meet the Red Carnation Hotel Service Standards.
• Ensuring communication meetings are conducted and employees are fully up to speed on the function requirements.
• Overseeing the setup and breakdown of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection.
• Monitoring and developing team member performance providing supervision, rostering, and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward; and ensuring compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.

What are we looking for in a Conference and Banqueting Manager?

• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in the management of a similar F&B function.
• Possess a strong knowledge and passion for food, beverage and banqueting, guest care and hospitality.
• Strong ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc.
• Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods.
• Flexible, innovative, motivated, adaptable and driven individual.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities.
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities).
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days.
• Hotel based recognition incentives.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme.