Banqueting Operations Assistant

Be the Person Behind Exceptional Events

At Cashel Palace Hotel every wedding celebration conference and special event begins long before the first guest arrives. We are seeking a reliable organised and detail-oriented Banqueting Operations Assistant to help ensure our events are prepared to the highest possible standard.

This is not primarily a food service role. Instead this position focuses on the operational preparation and presentation of our banqueting facilities ensuring that function rooms equipment and service areas are fully ready for successful event delivery.

If you take pride in creating order maintaining standards and ensuring every detail is in place we would love to hear from you.

Please Note

• Midweek availability is essential.
• 24-32 hours per week.
• This role is not suitable for candidates seeking weekend-only casual or seasonal work.

The Role

Working closely with our Banqueting and Food & Beverage teams you will play a vital role in the preparation of weddings conferences private dining events and special occasions.

The majority of your time will be spent ensuring event spaces are fully prepared and maintained with occasional support provided during events where required.

This is a hands-on role that requires excellent attention to detail a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while maintaining the exceptional standards associated with Cashel Palace Hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet and function rooms for weddings conferences meetings and private events.
• Set and dress tables to exacting standards including linens glassware cutlery crockery and decorative elements.
• Polish cutlery glassware and service equipment.
• Ensure all function spaces are clean organised and event-ready.
• Assist with room turnarounds between events.
• Maintain banqueting stores equipment and storage areas.
• Organise move and set up furniture and event equipment.
• Support stock control and replenishment of operational supplies.
• Work alongside the Events and Food & Beverage teams to deliver seamless event preparation.
• Adhere to all health safety hygiene and manual handling procedures.
• Provide occasional support during event service when operationally required.

About You

You are dependable proactive and take pride in a job well done. You understand that exceptional guest experiences are built on thorough preparation and attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in hospitality housekeeping facilities logistics events or operational support.
• Experience preparing function rooms or event spaces.
• Knowledge of hospitality presentation standards.
• Manual handling training.

While previous hospitality experience is advantageous full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Why Join Cashel Palace Hotel

• Work in one of Irelands most prestigious luxury hospitality destinations.
• Become part of a professional and supportive team.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression within Food & Beverage and Events Operations.
• Staff recognition and reward programmes.

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

• Availability to work 24-32 hours per week.
• Ability to work regularly during midweek periods.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Reliable punctual and flexible.

Additional Information :

Great employee benefits as part of the overall package. 

Employee discount
Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Food allowance
Company events
Additional leave

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time