Banqueting Manager - Kildare - €40k
MLR are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Banqueting Manager at a fantastic 4* branded hotel in Kildare.
This is a great chance to become part of a strong and growing team, where you will gain valuable exposure across all departments within the hotel.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for planning, executing, and continuously improving departmental strategies. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the banqueting department, ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
You will be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring your team, maintaining the highest standards of customer service, and managing financial performance to meet departmental targets.
This position suits a confident leader with excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply through the link below.....Read more...
Head Chef - Livery Hall & Events – £60K to £63KLooking for a Head Chef role where you can lead from the front, but still be supported by a strong senior team?We’re recruiting a Head Chef for a prestigious London livery venue, delivering high-end events, fine dining and exclusive-use functions in a beautifully structured operation.This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run kitchen, take real ownership of day-to-day operations, and be the driving force behind service when it matters most.The Offer
£60,000 to £63,000 salary.40-hour contract.Time off in lieu.Closed over Christmas (on top of holiday allowance).26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 31).Up to 18% pension.Private medical, life assurance & income protection.Season ticket loan + salary sacrifice schemes.
The Operation
Prestigious, high-end livery venue.Premium events: corporate, weddings, banqueting & awards.Exclusive-use model – one event at a time (no chaos, full focus).4 event spaces.Main Hall up to 270 guests.Additional rooms: 150–200 guests.
The Food
Fine-dining led menus.High-end banqueting & plated service.Premium events with a focus on quality over volume.Creative input alongside the Executive Chef.Balance of volume and precision-led cooking.
The Role
Lead day-to-day kitchen operations.Run service when senior leadership are off-site.Own kitchen organisation, prep & standards.Be the consistent, calm leader the team relies on.
About You, The Head Chef
Proven Head Chef experience in fine dining & event’s is key.Background in livery halls, private members clubs or luxury hotels.Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com....Read more...
Job Title: Commis ChefH&C Solutions are excited to offer this fantastic Commis position role to work within one of London’s most luxurious boutique Mayfair hotels. This stunning hotel operation is extremely exclusive – with a minimum room spend of £380 per night. The kitchen team is backed by an influential Executive Chef with a solid background in modern European cuisine. They have one single main kitchen, with a team of 20 chefs. They have a Two AA fine dining restaurant (60 covers), banqueting facilities and are very popular for afternoon tea. Commis Chef Benefits:
A competitive starting package of £34,000 per annum.48 hours per week.Meals and uniform provided whilst on duty.Free Laundry Service – for all uniform.Employee of the month awards.Generous pension schemesOpportunities to grow within a worldwide hotel group
Commis Chef Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a professional kitchen environment.A motivated and eager-to-learn individual with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for developing culinary skills.A team-focused attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced kitchen.Experience within luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.....Read more...
Director of Food And BeverageSalary: €70.000 - €90.000Start: ASAPLanguages: English and GermanYou are a hospitality leader who lives where great food, crafted drinks, and memorable stories meet. You think in concepts, dream in menus, and you know that a buzzing bar or a full restaurant is just the visible part of a perfectly run machine behind the scenes.You love the balance between strategy and floor presence: one moment you are shaping the multi-year F&B vision, the next you are on the floor, feeling the vibe, talking to guests, and coaching your leaders.What You’ll Be RunningYou’ll own the entire F&B universe of the hotel:
Restaurants, bars and loungesBanqueting and eventsRoom service and event cateringKitchens, stewarding and all related systems (POS, inventory, rota, purchasing)
You are the first and last word on how our guests eat, drink, celebrate and experience our hotel.Your Mission
Design and deliver a bold, long-term F&B strategy that keeps us one step ahead of trends and competitors.Own the full P&L for the division: budgets, forecasts, cost control, margins and investment proposals all sit with you.Lead a high-performing leadership team (F&B Manager, Executive Chef, Bar Manager, Outlet Managers), setting clear goals, giving feedback and building the next generation of F&B stars.Partner with the Executive Chef to create concepts, menus and experiences that are craveable, profitable and on-brand.Elevate beverage culture: from wine lists and cocktails to partnerships and pop-ups that keep locals and guests coming back.Turn guest insights, reviews and data into smart actions that improve satisfaction, loyalty and spend.Make sure all the unsexy-but-crucial stuff is flawless: HACCP, hygiene, licensing, audits, safety and risk management.
What We’re Looking For
5–7+ years in senior F&B leadership within a 4* or 5* hotel or large-scale hospitality environment.Proven success running multi-outlet operations with strong revenues and complex structures.A commercial mindset: you are as comfortable talking GOP and RevPASH as you are tasting a new signature dish.Inspiring people leader with experience managing senior managers and large teams in fast-paced operations.Deep knowledge of F&B trends, guest experience design and a genuine curiosity for what’s next.Fluency in English; any additional language is a bonus.
....Read more...
