Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues, accommodation or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.The Kingsley are currently recruiting for a Wedding and Events Manager.Our commitment to you:· Company Risk Scheme· Company funded educational programs· Rewards and recognition programs· Discount on Dining options of up to 50%· Reduction on accommodation rate for family and friends· Discount for Spa treatments and products· Use of Health Clubs· Staff Dining Facilities· Service Awards· Staff Appreciation events· Staff ParkingWhat we are looking for:· Extensive experience in weddings and events· Attention to detail and organisational skills· Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills· Excellent Interpersonal skills· Fluent English· Immaculate Grooming· 3rd level Hospitality Diploma or equivalent desirable· Basic Computer SkillsResponsibilities:· Manage the reactive Wedding and Events Sales Team· Create and implement the wedding and events strategy for The Kingsley· Maximise hotel revenue and guest satisfaction by ensuring accurate and effective processing of conference bookings, weddings and private functions· Prepare a weekly forecast for Weddings and Events when requested· Conduct client site inspections and wedding show -rounds· Responsible for the conversion of event and wedding enquiries· Manage and attend internal and external Wedding Showcases· Attend client entertainment evenings, industry events and trade shows if required· Implement new policies and procedures if required· Actively seek out new sales leads· Ensure the Events & Wedding team pass all sales leads to the proactive Sales Team in all properties within The Fota Collection.· Utilize Opera to its full capacity ensuring that bookings and activities are inputted correctly and that all follow up on enquires and existing bookings is completed in a timely manner· Ensure the issuing and receiving of all Wedding and Events contracts· Create client files for all enquiries and bookings to ensure they are accessible by all in the department should an associate leave or be out sick
