We are currently hiring for a Wedding & Events Coordinator with proven experience in wedding/event management, to join the team at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024.

Key responsibilities of the Wedding & Events Coordinator will include:

• Maximising & driving the wedding and conference business of the hotel
• Promotion and selling of the venue at every opportunity through client show-arounds, marketing events, co-ordinating the production of collateral and PR opportunities to achieve this
• Dealing with clients in person or via telephone & email and responding to all requests in a professional & timely manner, endeavouring to convert every call into a sale whilst providing the highest level of service, integrity and creativity
• The logging of all wedding/event enquiries in line with Red Carnation standards
• Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event
• Effectively communicating client’s expectations and requests accurately to all departments
• Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings
• Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards
• Providing support in other areas of the venue as necessary including but not limited to front office and event management
• Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage
• Issuing reports to Senior Managers and Executives as per deadlines

 

The ideal candidate for the Wedding & Events Coordinator position should:

• Have successfully graduated with a Hospitality, or Sales & Marketing related degree
• Have previous experience in a similar positon within the Hotel/Event industry
• Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards
• Experience dealing with brides and grooms
• Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business
• Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
• Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods
• Be flexible, innovative and adaptable
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs
• Be legally eligible to work in Ireland

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based recognition incentives
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

  Join us in this incredible new opportunity!

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland

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We are currently hiring for a Wedding & Events Coordinator with proven experience in wedding/event management, to join the team at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024.

Key responsibilities of the Wedding & Events Coordinator will include:

• Maximising & driving the wedding and conference business of the hotel
• Promotion and selling of the venue at every opportunity through client show-arounds, marketing events, co-ordinating the production of collateral and PR opportunities to achieve this
• Dealing with clients in person or via telephone & email and responding to all requests in a professional & timely manner, endeavouring to convert every call into a sale whilst providing the highest level of service, integrity and creativity
• The logging of all wedding/event enquiries in line with Red Carnation standards
• Clarification of all details pertaining to an event in writing, well in advance of the event
• Effectively communicating client’s expectations and requests accurately to all departments
• Preparation & distribution of weekly function sheets, and hosting function sheet meetings
• Ensuring that all quotes and contracts are accurate and presented to each client to the agreed company standards
• Providing support in other areas of the venue as necessary including but not limited to front office and event management
• Overseeing each client experience from initial enquiry stage to post event stage
• Issuing reports to Senior Managers and Executives as per deadlines

 

The ideal candidate for the Wedding & Events Coordinator position should:

• Have successfully graduated with a Hospitality, or Sales & Marketing related degree
• Have previous experience in a similar positon within the Hotel/Event industry
• Possess a positive attitude, outgoing, extremely friendly with appreciation for brand driven standards
• Experience dealing with brides and grooms
• Proven track record in sales performance with clear ability to convert business
• Target driven with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
• Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods
• Be flexible, innovative and adaptable
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as the ability to learn and utilise new computer software programs
• Be legally eligible to work in Ireland

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
• Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Hotel based recognition incentives
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

  Join us in this incredible new opportunity!

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland

#Estate