Meeting & Events Executive Opportunity at the 4* Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The Moriarty Group are currently seeking to recruit an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Meeting & Events Executive to join their team in the Court Yard Hotel. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property, we could have an exciting opportunity for you. The Meeting & Events Executive will be responsible for maximising all sales and revenue generating opportunities. To develop new and strengthen existing business opportunities with a particular emphasis on growing the hotels wedding, corporate and events market share. A secondary focus is on growing the local leisure sector for food, beverage, and other leisure-based offerings. The Meeting & Events Executive will also work in conjunction with the hotels marketing and revenue team members to achieve hotel budgets in their department. The Role: This is a full-time position working an average of 42.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7. While the Meeting & Events Executive will predominantly work Monday to Friday they must be available to work weekends should business streams require this. Main Duties: Follow up calls on all sales leads, enquiries passing on leads to other sales personnel/management in the hotel where appropriate. To schedule and carry out property site visits with current and prospective clients, as appropriate. To monitor service quality via receipt of client feedback, both positive and constructive and communicate to operations team. To compile weekly/monthly sales reports as required and a weekly sales activity report for the Hotel Operations Director & Operations Manager. To continuously monitor and report on competitor activity with a view to maintaining competitiveness and feedback information. To plan and organise FAM Trips, site inspections and sales promotions as required and represent the hotel at consumer promotions, trade exhibitions, seminars and workshops, and follow up leads where required. To attend events held in the hotel and off-site when required. To represent and maintain regular contact with local networking groups and trade bodies. To work closely with the marketing team to ensure that all local marketing opportunities are explored in line with the Sales & Marketing plan. To plan and effectively execute Database Marketing to target markets including mail shots, ezines in association with the marketing department and revenue manager. Dealing with all clients on telephone and email and responding to all requests and sales leads in a timely and professional manner endeavouring to convert enquiry to sale. To ensure all sales administrative work is complete, follow up calls, research calls, etc. To compile, implement and proactively manage the hotels annual sales activity plan. To maximise the exposure of the hotel within the market. To maintain the groups Integrity at all times. Requirements: Strong proven track record within the hotel industry in a sales role. Strong communications and leadership skills. Ability to manage own work schedule/agenda. Ability to work to deadlines. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent people skills Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Benefits: Free parking. Free staff meals while on duty. Group Pension Scheme. Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates). Excellent Training Opportunities. Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Scheme) Skills: Meeting & Events Executive Experience - Hotels Hotel Sales & Events Experience Excellent Organisational Skills Excellent People Skills
Experienced Bar Tender/Staff Opportunity at the 4* Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare Full & Part - Time Positions Available - Competitive Rates DOE The Moriarty Group is an Irish owned company involved in both the Retail Grocery and Hospitality Industries. The companys portfolio currently comprises of three large SuperValu Supermarkets in Balbriggan and Skerries in North County Dublin and Palmerstown, Dublin 20. The company also owns two 4* Hotels, the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, North County Dublin and the Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The company currently employees approximately 550 people. At the Court Yard Hotel we are currently seeking to recruit experienced, professional and enthusiastic Bartenders with experience to join our team. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property, we could have an excellent opportunity for you. Main Duties: Working closely with the hotels Food & Beverage Manager on the day to day operations of the busy bar service Take a leading role in the bar while on duty Take an active role in the development of the bar/bar trade Ensure service standards are being delivered within the bars while on duty Working behind the bar/preparing drinks General bar service duties Training and development of junior staff Work in conjunction with the Hotel's Food & Beverage service team. Bar food service duties. Providing excellent customer care to our guests at all times HACCP / Hygiene Duties Requirements: 2-3+ years experience as a Bartender Must be enthusiastic and have great customer focus Must be able to develop more junior team members Have a leadership presence within the bar Must be available to work late nights and weekend shifts Must have a good knowledge of the beverage/bar industry/product range Excellent communications and people skills Must be able to work as part of a team Benefits: Free Parking Staff Meals Group Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates) Excellent Training Opportunities Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Skills: Excellent Customer Service Hospitality Experience Excellent Bar Knowledge Beverage & Service Experience Great Communication Skills Benefits: Staff Meal While on Duty Carpark Training & Development Career Progression
Food & Beverage Duty Manager Opportunity at the 4* Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Dublin. The Court Yard Hotel is part of the Moriarty Group, which is an Irish owned company, involved in both the retail grocery and hotel industries. The company owns three large Super Valu, Stores in Balbriggan, Skerries and Palmerstown and two 4* hotels, the Courtyard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The company currently employees 550 staff. The team in the Court Yard Hotel are currently seeking to recruit an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Duty Manager to join their in-house Management Team. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property, we could have an exciting opportunity for you. The Role: This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week 5 days over 7 to include weekends and public holidays. Main Duties: Working closely with the hotels management team on the day to day running of this busy property. Management of all aspects of the hotel while on duty. Management of a team of up to 40 people on busy shifts. Having a hands-on approach while on duty in areas where assistance is needed. Working closely with the teams within the food & beverage departments of the hotel. Having a hands on role withing the food service departments. Weekly stocktakes. Staff training and development Driving sales initiatives for the property in conjunction with the hotels in-house sales team. Covering duty management shifts within the hotel property. Ensuring excellent service is provided to all guests/visitors to the property. Requirements: Must have previous experience in a similar role within busy 3*/4* hotels Min 2-3 years experience. Must have a strong knowledge of the food & beverage industry and the new initiatives/innovations taking place within the industry. Must be HACCP trained. Must be able to multi-task and be willing to help out where required in all areas of the hotel. Previous experience working with a hotel front office systems is beneficial. Must have previous experience working within the areas of food & beverage and conference & banqueting and events. Holding a current First Aid Certificate would be desirable but is not essential. Must have strong people management skills Must have excellent communications skills. Must have excellent people skills. Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Must be available to work early/late shifts. Must be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken. Benefits: Free parking Staff Meals. Group Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates) Excellent Training Opportunities Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives Employee Assistance Programme EAP Scheme. Skills: Hotel Duty Manager Experience Food & Beverage Supervisor/Management Experience Restaurant Manager Experience People Management HACCP
