Catering and Hospitality Coordinator

Catering and Hospitality Coordinator

Dun Laoghaire South County Dublin

Role Description:

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a charismatic individual with substantial experience in catering and hospitality. We are seeking a highly organized professional who is eager to bring creativity to their role thinks innovatively and is dedicated to every aspect of our business. A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the seamless execution of catered events from initial inquiry to completion. Events will vary in scale from intimate sitdown dinner parties to large canapé receptions for up to 1000 guests as well as highend weddings and everything in between.

• Possesses strong communication skills thinks strategically about logistics and is confident in delegating tasks to staff.

• Organizes books and coordinates staff for all events including providing onthejob service training creating rotas and submitting hours for payroll.

• Effectively bridges communication between all departments (office events kitchen).

• Willingness to take on the role of head waitperson at larger events assisting in all areas of service and delivery as needed.

• Manages client interactions leading up to each event.

• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of event spaces at all times.

• Organizes all aspects of event hire and paperwork.

• Events may encompass corporate functions private dining cocktail canapé parties brand activations and weddings.

• Provides consistently high levels of service paying meticulous attention to detail as these small touches set us apart from other companies. Recognizes what the guest sees and does not see.

• Coordinates with other vendors involved in the event including organizing hire requirements through our preferred suppliers.

• Responds promptly to onsite client requests and makes necessary changes sometimes at the last minute to enhance client satisfaction.

• Performs additional duties as required and assigned.

• During quieter periods may be involved in sales and marketing functions.

Skills Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Possesses a full clean Irish/EU manual driver's license.

• Prior experience in restaurants and/or hotels.

• Demonstrates a passion for food and food styling with a keen interest in staying updated with the latest trends in food and event styling.

• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required by the nature of the industry (overtime not applicable).

• Availability for a fiveday workweek with occasional weekend shifts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills including diary management and timekeeping.

• Proactively seeks new business opportunities and builds relationships with external vendors.

• Proficient in major software packages especially Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) and database management.

• Ability to operate food and beverage equipment present at different events.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of corporate representation upholding the Naomi's Kitchen brand to the highest degree at all times.

• Knowledgeable about South Dublin and surrounding areas.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the hospitality industry.

• Previous experience in an events/banqueting role is essential.

• HACCP training is required.

• Health & safety training and certificates are preferred along with knowledge of HSE regulations.

• First aid training is preferred but not essential.

• Must hold a full clean Irish/EU manual driver's license.