Hospitality Recruitment Manager

Are you a hospitality professional looking for a change? Are you tired of working evenings & nights & looking for more of a work-life balance that suits you? Excel Recruitment is currently looking for a Hospitality Recruitment Manager to work in the Hotel & Catering division in our Galway office.

This job requires that you have a background in four- or five-star Hotels preferably to the level of supervisory or middle management and the following skills

  • Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts
  • Genuine interest in the Hotel industry
  • Strong administration skills
  • Good time management
  • An interest in sales
  • Good communication skills
  • An interest in networking within the industry
  • Full clean driving licence

This Hospitality Recruitment Manager offers the following:

  • Work-life balance with office hours
  • Mobile Phone
  • Laptop
  • Training in recruitment and selection
  • Free Parking
  • Early finish on Friday
  • Commission
  • Office located in Galway City

The job of Hospitality Recruitment Manager will cover the following responsibilities:

  • Candidate database searching and management using a range of recruitment management systems, Interviewing, and referencing potential candidates, editing CV’s as well as liaising with candidates to arrange client interviews.
  • Composing quality adverts across a broad range of platforms and interviewing candidates to assess suitability for live roles.
  • Attending networking opportunities and industry-relevant awards ceremonies to grow your network of industry connections.
  • Visit with clients and potential clients for recruitment and business development meetings.
  • Filling booking on our temporary recruitment desk.

If you are passionate about the Hotel & Catering industry but want to get out of operations and late nights then click on apply.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. If you are interested in this Hospitality Recruitment Manager position and feel you possess the experience and skills required, please apply below or call Kate on 087 702 0581 for a confidential chat.

Events Staff

Excel Recruitment is looking for Events Staff to work at exciting events across Dublin. You will be working as a part of the action at many different gigs, concerts, and festivals, getting to experience them up close, all while getting paid a competitive industry wage. You will also be working on a flexible schedule, meaning you pick and choose when you work, allowing you to work while maintaining your social life, keep up with your studies, or just take some extra shifts on the side. We are looking for all sorts of hospitality roles, such as Bartenders, Waiters, Baristas, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters, and more!
Requirements for Events Staff:

  • Hospitality experience preferred
  • Hard-working and punctual
  • Good communication skills
  • Decent levels of English
  • Works well under pressure

Responsibilities of Events Staff:

  • Serving food and drinks
  • Attending to customers’ needs
  • Keeping working areas clean
  • Restocking bars and changing kegs
  • Handling Cash/ Operating tills

Benefits of working as Events Staff:

  • Competitive Industry wage (€12 – €14)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Accrued Holiday pay
  • Gain experience in Hospitality
  • Working in fun venues

Most Events shift will take place in the evenings and on weekends, with occasional midweek and morning shifts. Manual Handling training will be required before you can be sent out to work, this can be provided by Excel Recruitment.
If you’re interested in this position, please contact Rob 0874349419 or apply below.
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Catering Staff

Catering Staff

We are looking for Catering Staff for various roles across the South Dublin area. These roles are ongoing with full-time hours available, an immediate start is essential.

Requirements of the Catering Staff

  • HACCP – required (we can provide training)
  • Manual Handling – required (we can provide training)
  • Efficient communications skills
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Customer service and support skills
  • Must be fully flexible

Responsibilities of the Catering Staff

  • Assist the chef to prepare food
  • Support cleanliness of the kitchen
  • Be prepared to conduct further duties as required
  • Preparation and serving of all coffee drinks
  • Working as a cashier
  • Work as part of a coordinated team
  • Working from the pantry serving meals
  • Ensure all the health and safety requirements are respected

Benefits of the role:

  • Opportunities for developing new skills
  • Fully Flexible
  • Monday to Sunday
  • Daytime hours
  • Paid Weekly

If the position of catering assistant sounds like something, you may be interested in. Please contact Shauna Maguire at 087 132 1875 or apply below.

Conference and Banqueting Manager

Conference and Banqueting Manager- Dublin City- €65K package

Excel Recruitment are currently seeking a talented and experienced Conference and Banqueting Manager for one of the top events venues in Dublin City Centre.

Benefits of the Conference and Banqueting manager position include:

  • Excellent starting salary.
  • A comprehensive Bonus structure.
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • A full system and support for further training and education.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Conference and Banqueting Manager position:

  • To manage the smooth running of all meetings, conferences, banquets, and events.
  • Be able to lead and motivate a team and train and develop staff in line with company SOP’s.
  • Forecast and roster according to budget and business levels.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Excellent delegation, negotiation and people management skills.
  • Be creative and imaginative in terms of menus, preparation and presentation.
  • Computer literate with experience of using emails, reporting and forecasting wages.

Requirements of the Conference and Banqueting Manager position:

  • Previous conference and banqueting experience within Hotels/ Corporate Catering.
  • Experienced in training, motivating and managing a team to deliver the highest level of service possible.
  • Experience with large and small functions from start to finish as you will be one of the points of contact.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must have full working rights in Ireland.

If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch to Neil at Excel Recruitment, or call direct on 0876256793 in the utmost confidence.

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

My client, a unique Indoor Fun Centre is recruiting an energetic, enthusiastic and customer focused Assistant Manager for their Santry location.

No late nights and Salary is €35K- €40K negotiable but must reflect experience plus bonus.

This job would suit a candidate with a background in retail or hospitality – someone at a minimum supervisor level who is a real people person and extremely customer focused.

The Assistant Manager will lead a team of 40 in delivering a fun, safe and memorable experience to people of all ages.

A great opportunity for the right person and a lovely fun work environment away from Retail or Hospitality.

Responsibilities for the job of Assistant Manager

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the business
  • Open and close the centre along with all cash handling
  • Lead, motivate and develop a team of 40+
  • Ensure exceptional service and positive reviews
  • Educate your team on health & safety and customer service
  • Ensure that floor standards and cleanliness is exceptional
  • Staff recruitment, training, rosters and payroll
  • Ensure all maintenance issues are dealt with promptly
  • Plan and organise parties and events
  • Monitor footfall and turnover to increase business

Experience required for the job of Assistant Manager

  • 1-2 years retail or hospitality as supervisor/manager
  • Strong people management, communication and leadership skills
  • A driver of exceptional customer service
  • Comes from a fast-paced working environment
  • Is extremely organised and efficient

If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please apply or call Ambyr 01 8148747.

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Kitchen Cleaner


Kitchen Cleaner

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting Kitchen Cleaners for reputable and well-established clients in Cork City and the surrounding areas. If you a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, then we have opportunities for you!

We offer competitive pay rates, weekly payment, and the possibility of ongoing work for those performing to the highest standards. In addition, full online training in Manual Handling and Haccp can be provided at significantly reduced rates to Excel Recruitment Employees if required.

Responsibilities of a Kitchen Cleaner

Ensuring that all necessary cleaning tasks are conducted to the highest standards

Cleaning Kitchen utensils such as pots and pans in an efficient and thorough manner

Being constantly mindful of the need to keep all surfaces, floors, and walls exceptionally clean

Unloading and packing deliveries of equipment and food

Handling and Preparing food in accordance Haccp standards

Kitchen Cleaner Requirements

Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or hospitality role

Manual Handling & HACCP Training. These can be provided by Excel if required.

Clear communication skills – good level of spoken English

Ability to work well off own initiative and react quickly to any issues that may arise

Willingness to cooperate and work with colleagues as part of a team

Ability to follow instructions effectively from Supervisors

If are interested in joining our Temporary Team and have the skills and attitude described, please click on the link below or forward your CV Alternatively, you can call 087-7703881.

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Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Catering Assistant for a busy location based in the Greater Dublin area. This role is ongoing with full-time hours, an immediate start is essential.

Requirements for this Catering Assistant

  • HACCP – required (we can provide training)
  • Manual Handling – required (we can provide training)
  • Efficient communications skills
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Customer service and support skills

Responsibilities for this Catering Assistant

  • Assist the chef to prepare food
  • Support cleanliness of the kitchen
  • Be prepared to conduct further duties as required.
  • Work as part of a coordinated team
  • Working from the pantry serving meals
  • Ensure all the health and safety requirements are respected

Benefits:

  • Opportunities for developing new skills
  • Fully Flexible
  • Monday to Sunday
  • Daytime hours
  • Paid Weekly

If the position of catering assistant sounds like something, you may be interested in. Please contact Shauna Maguire at 087 132 1875 or apply below.

Events Staff

Excel Recruitment is looking for staff to work at exciting gigs, concerts, and venues as a member of our Temp Team. You will work as a part of many exciting events, getting to experience them up close and being a part of the action. You will also work on a flexible schedule that suits your needs, meaning you can earn a good wage without sacrificing things like your education or social life. We are looking for staff to fill roles such as Bartender, Waiter, Barista, Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, and more!
Requirements for Events Staff:

  • Hospitality experience preferred
  • Hard-working and punctual
  • Good communication skills
  • Capable levels of English
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Manual Handling Certificate
    • This can be provided by Excel Recruitment

Responsibilities of Events Staff:

  • Serving food and drinks
  • Attending to all customer’s needs
  • Keeping the working area clean and tidy
  • Restock serving areas
  • Handling cash and operating tills

Benefits of this role:

  • €12 – €14 average rate
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Accrued holiday pay
  • Work with fun, like-minded people
  • Be a part of amazing events!

Most events shifts will take place in the afternoons and evenings, with occasional morning shifts available. Weekday and weekend availability is preferred, but both are not necessary.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Robert 0874349419, or apply below.
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Showroom Sales Advisor

Showroom Sales Advisor

My client, a leading supplier of catering equipment and supplies is opening a brand-new Showroom in Mallow Cork.

They are recruiting a Showroom Sales Advisor to showcase all their fantastic products to corporate customers such as Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers and Chefs.

I am looking for a very personable and friendly candidate who can build relationships but most importantly is very sales orientated.

With no late nights, bank holidays or weekends this is a brilliant opportunity and comes with a great package:

  • Salary €28,681
  • Sales Bonus €500 per month
  • 5% Pension Contribution
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Christmas Bonus
  • Attendance Bonus

These are appointment only customers and you will provide a very one to one personal and consultative service coupled with excellent product knowledge.

You will create a welcoming experience to all your customers who visit the Showroom, ensuring the stock is showcased to its potential and that you are engaging with your customers at every opportunity to drive sales.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Retail, Hospitality or Call Centre and an interest in cooking would be advantageous.

Responsibilities for the job of Showroom Sales Assistant

  • Responsible for driving sales ensuring all targets are met
  • Managing both an existing customer base and new customers by proactively contacting them to book appointments where you will detail the full range of products
  • Producing quotes and following up in a timely manner
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities with current and new customers and identify additional sector opportunities  
  • Work closely with the Field Sales team sharing customer information to drive further sales
  • Maintaining a high level of stock availability and excellent merchandising standards
  • Maintaining a consistently high level of communication with your line manager, including monthly trade reports, weekly workload plans and daily updates
  • Managing the cash handling policy including cash reconciliation and banking procedures

Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr Medford 01 8717609.

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Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

My client, a leading supplier of catering equipment and supplies is recruiting an experienced and sales driven Assistant Manager for their retail store in the heart of Dublin City Centre.

With no late nights, bank holidays or Sundays this is a fantastic retail job with a great package:

  • Salary €28K-€30K, negotiable but must reflect experience
  • Sales Bonus 5% of Salary
  • 5% Pension Contribution
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Christmas Bonus
  • Attendance Bonus

This is a very consultative retail job that involves a lot of product knowledge and chatting both in person and over the phone with customers who are the likes of restaurant owners and chefs.

You will work alongside your team, leading and motivating them to hit the stores targets by; understanding the customers’ requirements, showing them products in store or from the catalogue, offering solutions and alternatives, upselling, cross selling, providing quotations, finalising the sale, processing the order and encouraging repeat business.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Retail or Hospitality management and an interest in cooking would be advantageous.

Responsibilities for the job of Retail Assistant Manager:

  • Assist the store manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store
  • Motivate and lead the team to ensure that the stores KPI’s are consistently delivered
  • Liaise with the store manager to coordinate outbound campaigns to corporate customers
  • Ensure that the store is commercially merchandised and visually appealing
  • Ensure staff are offering excellent product knowledge increase sales
  • Minimise stock loss and organise stocktakes
  • Ensure the team are offering first class customer service both in person and over the phone
  • Manage stock levels, liaising with head office for any stock issues
  • Assist the team with handling customer queries and complaints
  • Recruitment and training
  • Cash handling, wages and banking
  • Monitor the store margin and profit and loss
  • Health & Safety

Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr Medford 01 8717609.

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