We are currently recruiting for Full-Time and Part-Time Conference & Banqueting Assistants to join our growing team here at Kilkea Castle
Kilkea 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 Assistant
Reporting to:
Director of Conference & Banqueting
Job 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 Responsibilities
* Setting up assigned function rooms, stations and tables
* Retrieve and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications and group requirement, courteously and efficiently
* Take beverage orders and collect payments where specified
* Maintain cleanliness and condition of the work areas and equipment
* To 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 guidelines
Skills/Requirements
* Minimum 1 year experience in a similar conference & banqueting assistant role
* Previous bar experience
* Knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations
* Cash handling experience an advantage
* Excellent customer skills and communication skills
* Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
* Excellent grooming standards
* Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
* Ability to work on your own on as part of a team
* Ability to serve alcohol as per current laws
* Minimum 12 months work permit required
Benefits
* Discounts across entire resort
* Competitive hourly rate
* Meals while on duty
* Employee recognition
* Bike to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme and PRSA scheme
* Continuous training and development
* Uniform provided
* Gratuities
Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €13.50-€13.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Food allowance
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Ability 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