Location: Cork, County Cork, IrelandCompany: BitrecruitClient/Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: 20665becfc3707649222ee1e0b988d24
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Hospitality and Events Manager to join an exceptionally successful team at a client location in Cork City. You will be working with a high‑profile tech company delivering a 5* catering and hospitality service.
The Hospitality and Events Manager will manage a busy catering and event schedule around campus, along with managing a team of hospitality support. You will take the lead in booking and organising hospitality events from on-site clients and managing your team’s weekly schedule around the business needs. A flexible schedule is required as your event schedule will vary.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for managing high‑end hospitality events, ensuring all parties involved have been communicated with and informed of their role in the event
Initiate billing procedures, ensuring client credibility and payment orders are received within an acceptable time frame
Conduct pre‑conference meetings to ensure key departments are aware of the relevant details pertaining to the group upon their near arrival
Attend daily meetings to review all event contacts and ensure last minute changes are communicated to Banquet, Kitchen and Stewarding
Maintain customer focus and service delivery
Adhere to HACCAP and other health and safety regulations
Lead and train the hospitality team and foster a positive and productive work environment
Manage a busy hospitality and event schedule
Manage employee relationships
Show passion for hospitality through management, service, and engagement
Upload and approve timecards on the payroll system in a timely manner
Create team rosters to match business needs and keep the team notified of any amendments in a timely manner
Ensure hospitality rooms and conference rooms are sufficiently cleaned after each event
Qualifications
Candidate must possess at least a Hospitality Management Diploma or equivalent
Previous hospitality/conference experience essential (1-2 years minimum)
Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting process
Ability to plan and execute events effectively with a strong attention to detail
Previous administrative experience (1-2 years minimum)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong knowledge of food hygiene and HACCAP
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Service driven and client focused
Commercially aware
Organisational and multi‑tasking abilities
Passion to strive for continual improvement
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