Conference & Events Operation Manager

  • Salary: €40k-42 DOE
  • Location: Co. Monaghan
  • Essential Criteria: See below

Daly Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a prestigious luxury hotel in County Monaghan to appoint an experienced and passionate Events Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to elevate their career within an elegant, service-led environment where exceptional events are the standard.

Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager, this role sits at the heart of the hotel’s operations, with responsibility for leading all conference and banqueting activity and delivering refined, seamless event experiences that reflect the property’s luxury positioning.

Accommodation can be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates relocating for the right role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU.


The Role

You will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the Conference & Banqueting department, ensuring every event is executed with precision, warmth, and attention to detail. Working closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team, you will lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing banqueting team while maintaining impeccable standards throughout.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all conference and banqueting operations, ensuring flawless delivery of high-end events
  • Lead, coach, and mentor the banqueting team, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism
  • Work closely with the Head Banqueting Chef to deliver a consistently high-quality food and service offering
  • Ensure all event spaces and back-of-house areas are maintained to luxury standards
  • Implement and monitor SOPs, conducting regular operational checks
  • Attend operations meetings to review performance, guest feedback, service recovery, and team matters
  • Monitor stock levels, quality control, and departmental costs to maximise revenue and profitability
  • Support training, development, and performance management across the department
  • Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH legislation
  • Undertake Duty Management shifts as part of the wider leadership team
  • Be a visible, hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative hotel environment

What Our Client Is Seeking

  • Proven experience in conference and banqueting operations within a 4-star or luxury hotel
  • Background as an Events Manager or Food & Beverage Manager
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent commercial awareness with strong attention to detail
  • Passion for delivering refined, high-end hospitality experiences
  • Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels
  • A true team player who understands the dynamic nature of luxury hospitality

Eligibility

  • Must be eligible to work in the EU
  • Accommodation available for the successful candidate

This is a superb opportunity to join a luxury property where events play a key role in the guest experience, offering both professional growth and the chance to work within a supportive, quality-driven leadership team.


HOURS OF WORK:

Due to the nature of this role, this position will require the candidate to work weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

The management of the property operate a fair policy to ensure work life balance is a priority for their team members.


For more information on this amazing role, with a wonderful team please contact Nichola@DalyRecruitment.com in the strictest of confidence.