Wedding Coordinator

The Dean Group

  • Athlone, Co Westmeath
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 16 days ago
We are The Dean Group. Dive into our company culture, where genuine individuals are celebrated and fun is integral. We specialise in design led, premium hotels, with a focus on art, culture and people. Always leading from the front, we grow careers internally, seeking the best and brightest. Driven by our ethos, our team collaborates with enthusiasm, pushing boundaries for both colleagues and customers.We are currently seeking an experienced Wedding Coordinator to join the team part-time in Glasson Lakehouse. If you are passionate about exceptional customer service and have previous experience in a busy hotel then we would love to hear from you!Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Driving wedding business through proactive and reactive sales
  • Coordinating all weddings from initial enquiry to successful event execution
  • Delivering exceptional customer service to couples at every stage of the process
  • Maximising revenue through upselling products and services
  • Collaborating with the hotel sales team to achieve business targets
Job PurposeThe Wedding Coordinator is responsible for managing and delivering exceptional weddings at Glasson Lakehouse, ensuring each couple’s vision is brought to life with precision and care. From first enquiry to the final farewell, this role ensures every detail is planned, communicated, and executed to the highest standard.In addition to managing the operational elements of weddings, the Wedding Coordinator plays a key role in driving wedding sales, building relationships with potential couples, and representing Glasson Lakehouse at promotional events. Full on-site training will be provided for the right candidate with a passion for weddings and exceptional guest service.Role ResponsibilitiesWedding Sales & Enquiries
  • Respond promptly and professionally to all wedding enquiries, logging all activity in the booking system
  • Drive sales through proactive follow-ups, show-arounds, and promotional activities
  • Attend and represent Glasson Lakehouse at workshops, exhibitions, and events to generate leads
Planning & Coordination
  • Manage all wedding bookings from enquiry through to execution
  • Conduct detailed planning meetings with couples, confirming all requirements and expectations
  • Arrange and host wedding and menu tastings from start to finish
  • Prepare and update all menus, floor plans, and table plans as required
Revenue Maximisation
  • Identify and upsell additional services, products, and packages to increase event revenue
  • Work in conjunction with the hotel sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
Event Delivery & Handover
  • Meet and greet couples during the event phase and oversee smooth handover to the operations team
  • Ensure all event details are communicated clearly to the operations team for flawless execution
Administration & Reporting
  • Prepare contracts, process deposits, and manage billing for all weddings
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all bookings, enquiries, and availability
  • Provide regular reporting as required by management
Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Previous experience in wedding or event coordination preferred (hospitality experience advantageous)
  • Strong sales skills with the ability to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive approach with the ability to multitask under pressure
  • Attention to detail and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
Benefits:
  • Global discounted staff room rates across the group
  • 50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
  • Accrued Annual Leave with Service
  • Friends and Family discount
  • Gym Membership Discounts*
  • Continual training and development
  • Career progression within the Group
  • Gratuities *
  • Meals on shift
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Taxsaver for travel
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform
  • Employment Assistance Programme
  • Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
  • Team appreciation days
  • Service recognition
  • Regular fun-filled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group
*Applicable to certain positionsThe Dean Group owns and operates a number of hotel across Ireland, in certain instances we may feel your skills and experience may suit another role we have available. By submitting your application, you are permitting The Dean Group to contact you for other opportunities within the Group#HP

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