Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Type: Full-time (5 days over 7, including some evenings & Saturdays)
We are a boutique catering company specialising in beautifully delivered, private house events, weddings, corporate canapés, dinner parties and bespoke food experiences. We are seeking a highly organised, upbeat and events-obsessed Event & Operations Catering Manager to help us deliver exceptional hospitality across a variety of settings. A FULL clean Irish/EU Drivers Licence is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Event Catering Management
Lead and manage food events of all sizes — private in-home parties, weddings, corporate receptions, tech-company canapé parties, tastings, launches, private in-home dinner parties and more.
Conduct site visits and liaise with clients, kitchen and office regarding run-of-show, service requirements, logistics, and event flow.
Oversee catering hire, equipment lists, deliveries, collections and supplier coordination.
Operations & Logistics
Build clear logistics plans for each event, ensuring all resources, hire, staffing and timelines are aligned.
Manage van loading plans, checklists, kitchen prep schedules and event pack-outs.
Maintain stock levels of catering supplies, serviceware and event essentials.
Staff Management & Leadership
Recruit, book, train and mentor a young, enthusiastic waiting team.
Schedule and manage all casual staff and working event groups
Deliver training in service standards, guest interaction, food knowledge and event etiquette.
Confidently delegate tasks and lead teams on-site to deliver seamless events.
Client Experience
Maintain excellent communication with clients, kitchen team and staff before, during and after events.
Represent the brand with professionalism, warmth and a calm, solutions-focused attitude.
Ensure every event delivers exceptional service and thoughtful touches.
Requirements
Highly organised, energetic, and deeply passionate about all things food, service & events.
Experience in catering, hospitality operations or banqueting is essential.
Strong logistical mindset — you love planning, structuring, anticipating and problem-solving.
A genuine love of food and working with high-quality ingredients.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Full clean EU driver's licence required.
Proficient in Excel, Word, social media and Canva.
Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Comfortable with flexible scheduling: some evenings and Saturdays are required.
What We Offer
A creative, supportive boutique catering environment where ideas are welcomed.
Beautifully varied work — no two weeks look the same.
Opportunities for growth across events, operations, logistics and leadership.
A chance to be part of a highly respected award winning catering team with exceptional food at its core.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Hospitality: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* clean driving licence in Ireland (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person