We are currently recruiting for Full-Time and Part-Time Conference & Banqueting Assistants to join our growing team here at Kilkea CastleKilkea Castle Hotel is a 140 bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience. We are Great Place To Work 2024 certified and Georgina Campbell's Four Star Hotel of the Year 2024.Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.Job Title:Conference & Banqueting AssistantReporting to:Director of Conference & BanquetingJob Description:The successful candidate will ensure a smooth and efficient running of the conference & banqueting department while maintaining agreed standards of customer service as well as setting up assigned function rooms, stations and tables.Key ResponsibilitiesSetting up assigned function rooms, stations and tablesRetrieve and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications and group requirement, courteously and efficientlyTake beverage orders and collect payments where specifiedMaintain cleanliness and condition of the work areas and equipmentTo carry out cash handling procedures in accordance with Company Policy.Adhere to strict Health & Safety standards to ensure well-being of guests and other team members.Be able to move and lift up to 16kg (women) and up to 25kg (men) as per safe manual handling guidelinesSkills/RequirementsMinimum 1 year experience in a similar conference & banqueting assistant rolePrevious bar experienceKnowledge of Food Hygiene RegulationsCash handling experience an advantageExcellent customer skills and communication skillsCommitted to delivering high levels of customer serviceExcellent grooming standardsFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situationsAbility to work on your own on as part of a teamAbility to serve alcohol as per current lawsMinimum 12 months work permit requiredBenefitsDiscounts across entire resortCompetitive hourly rateMeals while on dutyEmployee recognitionBike to Work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme and PRSA schemeContinuous training and developmentUniform providedGratuitiesKilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employerJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: €13.50-€13.80 per hourBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFood allowanceOn-site gymOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Castledermot, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language:English (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person