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Venue and Events Manager

€60000 - €70000 Hotel & Catering Cork

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Venue & Events Manager for a senior role with a leading hospitality operator in Cork. The role involves managing high-end corporate events, match-day hospitality, and large public functions.

You’ll lead a team, oversee food and beverage operations, and work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure seamless event delivery from planning to execution.

Benefits of the Venue & Events Manager role

  • Pension contribution
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Free meals on shift
  • Enhanced leave benefits
  • Employee discount portal and wellbeing supports
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recognition events and long-term career development opportunities
  • Access to accredited learning and progression pathways

Responsibilities of the Venue & Events Manager

  • Manage and coordinate all catering and hospitality aspects of corporate and public events
  • Lead day-to-day front-of-house operations and event delivery for both large-scale and bespoke functions
  • Build strong relationships with client representatives, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination
  • Oversee planning meetings, event run-throughs, and team briefings to guarantee high service standards
  • Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting aligned with business targets
  • Uphold high standards in food safety, health & safety, and compliance across all operations

Requirements of the Venue & Events Manager

  • Previous experience in event and operations management, ideally in a corporate hospitality or venue-based environment
  • A strong understanding of corporate event delivery and client expectations
  • Experience working across multiple departments in a fast-paced, commercially driven setting
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing, and compliance with professionalism and efficiency
  • A natural team leader who thrives under pressure and brings energy and structure to every event
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills with strong attention to detail

If you’re a passionate and results-driven hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply with your CV below or call Kevin for more details. 087 381 3866

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