Director of Meeting & Events €60k plus We are currently recruiting for the position of Director of Meeting & Events for our client.
The ideal candidate will come from 4* or 5* property and have managed all aspects of the meeting and events department including budgets, forecasting etc. and will have experience in and Irish property.
Responsibilities: Prepare the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans with the senior management team.
Monitor budget and upsell products and services to increase revenue.
Complete forecasts, plans, and productivity reports.
Negotiate prices for all hotel services.
Direct day-to-day conference/events and meeting activities.
Develop and train team members in compliance with brand standards.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on guest volume.
Interact with outside contacts: Guests, Vendors, and other contacts as needed.
Assist clients with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements etc.
Arrange all details of meetings and conventions to include room set-ups, staging, lighting, traffic flow, menus, décor, entertainment etc.
Plan and conduct pre-event and post-event meetings with clients and catering staff to determine potential enhancements to the guest experience.
Analyse and action against client satisfaction surveys to improve services.
Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand.
BURAMB22 INDCAT1 Skills: sales revenue forecasting clients management meeting & events Benefits: Bonus