Director of Meeting & Events Dublin €70k package.

Director of Meeting & Events Dublin €70k package. 

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.

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