Job Description
We are currently looking for a Conference & Banqueting Manager for the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Key Responsibilities for this role include: Ensures compliance with specifications of meetings and events orders by working closely with Meetings & Events Sales team. Ensures the room is set up in accordance with guest specifications by supervising set up team members and inspecting function rooms prior to events. Maximises guest satisfaction by communicating customer specifications to Meeting & Events team members and kitchen. Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems to ensure that operations are competitive in the marketplace. People developer focusing on succession planning and how you can lead and motivate your team. Setting up SOPs as required for the business. Training all new members on the required SOP's. Implementing Health & Safety standards throughout the Convention Centre. Ordering stock and equipment when required. Developing the guest journey experience. Requirements for this role include: Proficient in all Meeting & Events procedures to be a resource when needed. A proven track record in a similar role within a quality environment and to be able to demonstrate excellent standards and team member management. Commercially aware. Driven and ambitious to inspire the team to consistently deliver and exceed service standards. Clear thinker with excellent communication abilities and attention to detail. Benefits: The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin is part of a growing and dynamic company offering a number of benefits, training and devolvement opportunities. An expanding international Company that offers to nurture your career. Offering all employees continuous professional and personal growth by means of dynamic training solutions addressing existing problems & responding to our environments evolving training needs. At Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts, we offer a 5 Step Training Plan at all levels of the organisation. The benefits of working with the Radisson Blu Royal hotel: One outstanding benefit is the available staff rate for our employees in all Radisson Hotels over the world for you, your family and your friends Competitive rates of Pay Meals on duty Bike to work scheme Discounts in Radisson Hotels Employee Christmas parties, summer parties and regular team get together Continuous training & development Employee Recognition Awards Promotion and Transfer opportunities Our mission is to be perceived by our employees as The Employer of Choice, demanding yet rewarding, offering great opportunities for professional and personal growth in a fun environment where Yes I Can attitude is a way of life. The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is an equal opportunities employer. The Dublin Royal Convention Centre delivers world-class gatherings and events. Unveiled in 2022 at the new landmark Le Pole Square development, this area is also home to the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin and Velvre Spa. Offering convenient, functional and flexible facilities, our venue can make extraordinary events, from private boardroom meetings to professional conferences of up to 800 people and gala banquets for 550 guests. Skills: Organisational Skills Leadership/Management Skills Administration Skills Customer Service Skills