At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day. We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.
We’re currently seeking an Events & Wedding Executive to join our team in Glasson Lakehouse. If you have previous experience in event coordination and weddings, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Driving events and wedding business through proactive & reactive sales
- Coordinating events & weddings from initial enquiry to successful event execution
- Delivering exceptional customer service at every stage of the process
- Maximising revenue through upselling products and services
- Collaborating with the hotel sales team to achieve business targets
Job Purpose
The Events & Wedding Executive is responsible for managing and delivering exceptional events & weddings at Glasson Lakehouse, ensuring each corporate client and wedding couple’s visions are brought to life with precision and care. From first enquiry to the final farewell, this role ensures every detail is planned, communicated, and executed to the highest standard.
In addition to managing the operational elements of events & weddings, the Event & Wedding Executive plays a key role in driving event & wedding sales, building relationships with customers, and representing Glasson Lakehouse at promotional events.
Full on-site training will be provided for the right candidate with a passion for weddings and exceptional guest service.
Role Responsibilities
Event & Wedding Sales & Enquiries
- Respond promptly and professionally to all enquiries, logging all activity in the booking system
- Drive sales through proactive follow-ups, show-arounds, and promotional activities
- Attend and represent Glasson Lakehouse at workshops, exhibitions, and events to generate leads
Planning & Coordination
- Manage event & wedding bookings from enquiry through to execution
- Conduct detailed planning meetings with couples and corporate clients, confirming all requirements and expectations
- Arrange and host wedding and menu tastings from start to finish
- Prepare and update all menus, floor plans, and table plans as required
Revenue Maximisation
- Identify and upsell additional services, products, and packages to increase event revenue
- Work in conjunction with the hotel sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
Event Delivery & Handover
- Meet and greet clients during the event phase and oversee smooth handover to the operations team
- Ensure all event details are communicated clearly to the operations team for flawless execution
Administration & Reporting
- Prepare contracts, process deposits, and manage billing for all weddings
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all bookings, enquiries, and availability
- Provide regular reporting as required by management
- Updating Function Sheets
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in wedding or event coordination preferred (hospitality experience advantageous)
- Strong sales skills with the ability to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach with the ability to multitask under pressure
- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering memorable experience
Benefits
- Global discounted staff room rates across the group
- Complimentary bus service to and from the hotel
- Subsidized after-hours taxi service
- 50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
- Accrued Annual Leave with Service
- Friends and Family discount
- Gym Membership Discounts*
- Continual training and development
- Career progression within the Group
- Gratuities *
- Meals on shift
- Bike to work scheme
- Taxsaver for travel
- Refer a friend scheme
- Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform
- Employment Assistance Programme
- Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
- Team appreciation days
- Service recognition
- Regular funfilled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group
*Applicable to certain positions
Dean Group owns and operates a number of hotel across Ireland, in certain instances we may feel your skills and experience may suit another role we have available. By submitting your application, you are permitting Dean Group to contact you for other opportunities within the Group
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