Wedding & Events Sales Executive
Luxury Hotel | County Armagh. Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable wedding and event experiences? Do you have a flair for sales, exceptional organisational skills, and a talent for building lasting relationships with clients?
A prestigious luxury hotel in Armagh is seeking a Wedding & Events Sales Executive to join its successful events team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences from initial enquiry through to event completion.
The Role
As Wedding & Events Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving wedding and event bookings, managing client relationships, and ensuring every detail is planned to the highest standard.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing wedding and event enquiries from initial contact through to confirmation.
- Conducting hotel show-arounds and consultations with prospective clients.
- Building strong relationships with couples, corporate clients, and event organisers.
- Preparing bespoke proposals, contracts, and quotations.
- Maximising revenue opportunities through proactive upselling and cross-selling.
- Coordinating closely with operational departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Attending wedding fairs, networking events, and promotional activities.
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting using hotel booking and CRM systems.
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify business opportunities.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a Wedding Coordinator, Wedding & Events Executive, Events Sales Executive, or similar hospitality sales role.
- Proven success in converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Experience using hotel and event management systems, with knowledge of platforms such as but not exclusive to Bridebook, Hotsoft, and other online booking or CRM systems highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- A proactive and customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend appointments and events when required.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury hospitality environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and professional team culture.
- Employee benefits package and staff discounts.
If you are a driven hospitality professional with a passion for weddings, events, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create unforgettable celebrations at one of County Armagh’s leading luxury hotel destinations. Contact Eoin at
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Excel Recruitment is seeking a highly organised Temporary Hospitality Manager to support the smooth running of large‑scale events at a leading venue in Maynooth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments and knows how to keep complex operations moving seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership -Manage the full flow of operations from event setup to final delivery
- Event Preparation – Oversee all aspects of preparation, coordination, and service execution
- Team Coordination – Work closely with kitchen, floor, and events teams to ensure alignment
- Timeline Management – Monitor schedules, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high service standards
- Quality Control – Ensure every event runs efficiently, professionally, and on schedule
Requirements of a Hospitality Manager
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- Experience managing teams in a hospitality or events environment
- Confidence coordinating multiple moving parts under pressure
- Availability for temporary cover during peak event periods
What We Offer
- €21 per hour
- Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance
- Pension contribution
- Supportive team and well‑structured environment
- Opportunity to lead major events with a respected recruitment partner
To apply, send your CV to Megan today!
General Manager – Busy Gastro Bar & Restaurant | Greater Galway
I’m working with a thriving hospitality business in Greater Galway to recruit an experienced General Manager for their busy gastro bar and restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong hospitality leader to step into a high-profile, hands-on role within a well-established, year-round operation that sees a major uplift in trade during the busy summer season, while also enjoying consistent and loyal local business throughout the year.
This role will suit someone who loves being at the heart of the action – a visible, hands-on manager who leads from the floor, builds genuine relationships with guests, gets to know the locals, and becomes a real part of the community. If you have a genuine passion for Food & Beverage operations, a strong commercial mindset, and a commitment to first-class customer service, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy, high-volume gastro bar and restaurant.
- Lead from the front with a strong presence on the floor, ensuring exceptional guest experiences at every stage of service.
- Build strong connections with regular customers, local trade, and the wider community, helping to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Drive excellence across all areas of Food & Beverage operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and high service standards.
- Inspire, motivate, and develop your team, creating a positive culture built around teamwork, energy, and accountability.
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, and service flow to ensure the business runs efficiently during both peak trading and quieter periods.
- Maximise seasonal business opportunities during the summer months while maintaining strong, consistent performance all year round.
- Monitor financial performance, control costs, and identify opportunities to drive revenue and profitability.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and licensing standards.
- Work closely with ownership to support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long-term success.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a General Manager, senior bar management, or restaurant management role within a busy hospitality environment.
- Strong background in Food & Beverage with a real passion for delivering excellent service.
- A hands-on, visible manager who enjoys being on the floor and leading by example.
- A natural people person who can build rapport easily with locals, regulars, staff, and visitors alike.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour, margins, and overall business performance.
- A confident leader who can energise a team, maintain standards, and create a positive guest-focused culture.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and confidently manage the demands of a seasonal hospitality business.
- Someone who wants to immerse themselves in the business, the team, and the local community.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Opportunity to lead a busy and successful hospitality business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base.
- A year-round operation with the excitement of a busy summer season and the stability of consistent local trade.
- A hands-on leadership role where your personality, energy, and operational expertise will make a real difference.
- The chance to become a recognised and valued part of the local community.
- Strong autonomy and scope to shape standards, service, and team culture.
- Competitive salary and excellent long-term career opportunity within a growing hospitality environment.
- Lifestyle opportunity in Greater Galway with the chance to combine career progression with a fantastic quality of life.
If you’re a passionate hospitality leader who loves great food, great service, and being truly present in the business, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today to take on a rewarding General Manager role in a busy gastro bar and restaurant where no two days are the same.
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Deputy General Manager – Hotel, Hospitality, Events & Entertainment
We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Deputy General Manager to join a busy hotel with a thriving events and entertainment offering in Mayo. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who genuinely loves the events industry – from live gigs and music events to large-scale functions and high-energy late-night trade. This is a business where hospitality, entertainment, and atmosphere come together, and we are looking for someone who thrives where serious business meets fun.
About the Role
- As Deputy General Manager, you will be a key leader within the hotel, supporting the overall operation and ensuring the smooth running of all departments, with a strong focus on events, entertainment, and guest experience.
- This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be a visible presence across the hotel – from busy daytime operations to late-night service and live events – ensuring everything runs seamlessly and teams are motivated, organised, and delivering at a high level.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of a high-volume hotel and events operation
- Oversee all areas of the business, including events, food & beverage, and front-of-house operations
- Take the lead during busy periods, live gigs, music events, and late-night trading
- Ensure the hotel is fully prepared and resourced for high-footfall events and entertainment schedules
- Deliver a consistently high standard of guest experience across all areas of the hotel
- Lead, motivate, and develop teams to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain strong operational control while fostering a positive, energetic atmosphere
- Handle challenges and problem-solve quickly in a live environment
- Support staffing, rotas, training, and performance standards
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, licensing, and operational procedures
- Contribute to driving commercial performance and overall business success
What We’re Looking For
- We are seeking a confident, driven hospitality professional with a passion for events, entertainment, and hotel operations.
- Ideal Experience:
- Experience in a senior management or operations role within a hotel or large-scale hospitality venue
- Strong background in high-volume events and entertainment-led environments
- Experience managing live gigs, music events, and late-night operations
- Proven ability to oversee full operational delivery across multiple departments
- Hands-on leadership style with strong presence on the floor
- Commercial awareness and understanding of a busy hotel environment
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and decision-making skills
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Energetic & driven
- Hands-on and visible
- Resilient under pressure
- People-focused and motivating
- Highly organised
- Passionate about hospitality, events, and entertainment
- Comfortable in a role that involves late finishes, high energy, and a lively atmosphere
Why This Role?
- This is an opportunity to join a busy, multi-faceted hotel where no two days are the same – combining hospitality, events, live entertainment, and late-night trade.
- You’ll be part of a business that values:
- High standards
- Strong leadership on the floor
- Energy and atmosphere
- And delivering memorable experiences for every guest
- If you enjoy a role that balances operational excellence with a vibrant, fun environment, this is a fantastic next step.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate hospitality professional with experience in hotel operations, high-volume events, and entertainment, and you’re ready for a new challenge in Mayo, we’d love to hear from you.
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Wedding Manager – Dublin
I’m partnering with a well-established hotel located outside Dublin city centre to recruit an experienced and passionate Wedding Manager who will take full ownership of the couple’s journey, from their initial enquiry through to their wedding day and final handover to the operations team.
This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role where you will act as a true ambassador for the hotel, representing the brand at every stage of the wedding journey and ensuring each couple experiences exceptional service, expertise, and care. This position blends client relationship management, event planning, and strong commercial ownership, giving you real influence over both the guest experience and the overall success of the wedding business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating unforgettable experiences. It would also suit a Senior Wedding Executive looking to step into a more senior, commercially focused role with greater ownership and progression.
What You’ll Do
- Take full ownership of the wedding journey, acting as the main point of contact for couples from initial enquiry through to their wedding day.
- Act as a brand ambassador for the hotel, ensuring every interaction reflects the highest standards of service and professionalism.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with couples, guiding and supporting them throughout the planning process.
- Conduct show rounds, manage enquiries, and convert leads into confirmed bookings through a consultative and customer-focused approach.
- Advise couples on wedding packages, upgrades, and additional services, tailoring recommendations to suit their vision while maximising revenue opportunities.
- Manage the full financial lifecycle of each wedding, including preparing quotations, managing budgets, issuing contracts, tracking deposits, and ensuring all invoicing is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Work closely with couples to provide full transparency around pricing and offer solutions that align with both their expectations and budget.
- Coordinate all planning elements including timelines, room setups, menus, suppliers, and special requests, ensuring every detail is seamlessly organised.
- Maintain accurate records of all wedding details, contracts, and financial agreements to ensure clear communication across the business.
- Meet and greet the couple on their wedding day, providing reassurance, support, and a warm welcome as they celebrate their special occasion.
- Conduct final checks prior to the event and ensure a smooth and professional handover to the operations team for delivery.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments including Food & Beverage, Front Office, Accommodation, and Operations to ensure a consistent and high-quality guest experience.
- Continuously look for opportunities to enhance the wedding offering while improving both guest satisfaction and overall revenue performance.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a Wedding Executive, Senior Wedding Executive, Wedding Coordinator, or Wedding Manager role within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- A strong understanding of the full wedding customer journey, from enquiry through to execution.
- Proven experience managing budgets, pricing, contracts, and invoicing, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A commercially driven mindset with the ability to upsell packages and enhance overall revenue in a natural and customer-focused way.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to position yourself as a trusted advisor to couples.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple weddings and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high standards at every stage.
- A calm and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to perform under pressure in a busy environment.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- This role would strongly suit a Senior Wedding Executive ready to step up into a management-level role with increased responsibility and ownership.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Opportunity to play a key role in one of the most important moments in a couple’s life.
- A rewarding, client-facing position where you can make a real impact on both guest experience and business performance.
- A dynamic role combining relationship management, event planning, and financial ownership.
- Excellent progression opportunities within a growing and successful hotel environment.
- A supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.
If you’re ready to take ownership of the full wedding journey and play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within hospitality. Apply today and take the next step in your weddings career, or contact Laura directly 087 9004108
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Wedding Event Manager
Be part of love stories. Create unforgettable moments.
An award‑winning luxury hotel is seeking an experienced and passionate Wedding Manager to lead couples on one of the most important journeys of their lives. This is more than an events role – it’s an opportunity to help create once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebrations and lasting memories, from the first enquiry right through to the final farewell.
Guided by strong values centred on teamwork, excellence, ownership, and outstanding guest experience, this hotel is known for delivering exceptional weddings and for being an employer of choice within Irish hospitality.
If you genuinely love weddings, thrive on building relationships, and take pride in meticulous planning and flawless delivery, this role offers huge personal and professional reward.
The Role
As Wedding Manager, you will become the dedicated guide for each couple, managing their wedding journey end‑to‑end and ensuring every detail reflects their vision.
- Managing wedding enquiries and hosting personalised showarounds
- Building warm, trusted relationships with couples and understanding their unique vision
- Planning, coordinating, and delivering weddings from initial enquiry to the big day
- Preparing proposals, contracts, function sheets, and event documentation
- Liaising closely with internal hotel teams and trusted external suppliers
- Managing timelines, invoicing, final billing, and post‑event follow‑up
- Confirming all wedding details including room layouts, schedules, and dietary requirements
- Leading and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless execution
- Achieving agreed sales targets and contributing to strategy and reporting
- Collaborating with marketing to promote wedding offerings and drive enquiries
About You
- You are organised, people‑focused, and calm under pressure, with a natural passion for weddings and hospitality.
- Minimum 1 year’s experience in wedding or hotel event planning
- Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship‑building skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple weddings at once
- A professional, warm, and genuinely customer‑focused approach
- Sales confidence with a target‑driven mindset
- The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Free meals on duty
- Employee discounts across a national hotel group
- Free gym membership and spa discounts
- Free parking and Bike‑to‑Work scheme
- Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programmes
This is your chance to be part of something truly special – helping couples celebrate one of the most meaningful days of their lives while building a rewarding career in weddings and hospitality. Apply today or reach out to Laura
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Sales & Events Administrator – Wicklow Hotel
We’re thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑regarded 4‑star hotel with a strong reputation for excellent service, stylish facilities, and a thriving events business. The hotel hosts a wide variety of functions – from weddings and private celebrations to meetings and corporate events – and continues to see exciting growth across its sales and events department.
If you love structure, enjoy interacting with people, and get satisfaction from keeping everything running seamlessly, this role is a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all administrative tasks for the sales and events department.
- Manage email and phone enquiries, ensuring quick and professional responses.
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, bookings, and client details in hotel systems.
- Prepare contracts, proposals, confirmations, and function sheets.
- Ensure all event documentation is updated and distributed to relevant departments.
- Assist with initial client enquiries for weddings, corporate bookings, and social events.
- Provide clear, friendly, and professional information to potential clients.
- Support the coordination of venue show‑arounds as required.
- Work closely with the Sales & Events team to ensure smooth event planning and delivery.
- Assist in preparing event schedules, timelines, and internal briefs.
- Support event operations on the day when required (minimal operational involvement).
- Assist with updating promotional materials and event packages.
- Support social media content creation related to weddings and events when needed.
- Help gather images, testimonials, and event highlights to support the hotel’s marketing activity.
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years’ experience in an administrative, sales support, or events role (hospitality experience is an advantage).
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication skills with a friendly, professional manner.
- High attention to detail and confidence working with documentation.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and/or event or hotel systems (training provided).
- A proactive approach and willingness to assist across the team.
- Ability to manage time effectively in a busy environment.
- A positive, team‑oriented mindset with a passion for hospitality.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Structured training and development.
- Strong opportunity for career progression within weddings, events, or sales.
- A supportive, collaborative team culture.
- The chance to play an important role in delivering memorable experiences for guests.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re organised, people‑focused, and excited to support a busy events department, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and join a team where your administrative strengths truly shine!
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Wedding & Events Manager – Destination Hotel – Wicklow
We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑established 4‑star hotel located on the Wicklow Coast, known for its warm hospitality, stylish interiors, exceptional food offering, and strong reputation as a leading destination for celebrations, corporate functions, and weddings.
This is a dynamic, hands‑on position that blends sales, planning, coordination, client care, and creative marketing. You will manage the full event lifecycle, from enquiry to on‑the‑day delivery, ensuring each couple, client, and guest enjoys an exceptional and personalised experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all wedding and event enquiries, delivering professional venue show‑arounds.
- Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings through proactive sales and relationship‑building.
- Work closely with clients, couples, and organisers throughout the full planning process.
- Plan and coordinate weddings, private events, and corporate functions from start to finish.
- Oversee events on the day as required, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Identify and maximise upsell opportunities across packages and services.
- Build strong relationships with local suppliers, partners, and wedding industry professionals.
- Represent the hotel at showcases, wedding fairs, and promotional events.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to boost visibility within the weddings and events market.
- Monitor industry trends and contribute ideas to enhance offerings.
- Work closely with operational teams to maintain high standards and strong communication.
- Support a positive, collaborative team culture across all departments.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in wedding or events management within hospitality.
- A proven track record in sales and converting enquiries into bookings.
- Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Warm, confident communication style and a passion for delivering memorable experiences.
- Ability to manage multiple events in a fast‑paced environment.
- Confident using social media for business purposes.
- Strong teamwork and cross‑departmental collaboration skills.
- Flexibility to support events in line with operational needs.
- Experience using hotel or event systems (knowledge of Hotsoft or ResDiary is an advantage but not required).
What’s on Offer
- Competitive and experience‑based salary.
- Potential for achievable performance‑based bonuses.
- Opportunity to join a supportive, passionate, and growing team.
- A chance to play a key role in expanding a thriving weddings and events department.
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and want to be part of a forward‑thinking hospitality team, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to bring your creativity, organisational flair, and people‑focused approach to a role where you can truly shine.
Apply now with your CV or contact Laura directly 087 9004108 and take the next exciting step in your events career!
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Excel Recruitment is offering an amazing opportunity to become part of our Events Team.
Join our existing Event Staff who have successfully catered for numerous Concerts and Sports Events in the last twelve months and become part of a successful and dynamic team.
Requirement of Events Staff
- Catering or Food Service Experience
- Cash Handling
- Experience operating a Cash Register
- Bar Experience
- Customer Service
- Manual Handling & HACCP (This training can be provided)
Responsibilities of Event Staff
- Serve food in accordance with HACCP guidelines
- Take drink orders from customers
- Serve Drinks
- Ensure correct change is provided
- Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Events Team, please apply by clicking on the link below or call Brendan on 087-7703881. #INDENT
Excel Recruitment is offering an amazing opportunity to become part of our Events Team.
Join our existing Event Staff who have successfully catered for numerous Concerts and Sports Events in the last twelve months and become part of a successful and dynamic team.
Requirement of Events Staff
- Catering or Food Service Experience
- Cash Handling
- Experience operating a Cash Register
- Bar Experience
- Customer Service
- Manual Handling & HACCP (This training can be provided)
Responsibilities of Event Staff
- Serve food in accordance with HACCP guidelines
- Take drink orders from customers
- Serve Drinks
- Ensure correct change is provided
- Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Events Team, please apply by clicking on the link below or call Brendan on 087-7703881. #INDENT
