O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company is a well-established food business who has been feeding the people of Cork for over 10 decades. We are looking for a full-time Events Manager to join our management team.
We are seeking an experienced individual to oversee all aspects of O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company’s Corporate, Events & Festival (CEF) catering services. The role will be responsible for the managing of the day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high quality food and beverage service and building strong relationships with catering clients.
The Events Manager will play a key role in the planning, organizing and execution of CEF business while maintaining cost efficiency and client satisfaction.
Job Description:

• Create a calendar for CEF operations to take bookings and forecast revenue.
• Work with marketing team to develop strategies for securing new business
• Manage materials, packaging, HR and raw materials such that all materials are available to meet Events & Corporate requirements on a timely basis
• Reporting – including, ordering and recording of all stock required for Events & Corporate, including asset management/maintenance in conjunction with the operations manager.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CEF clients, understanding their preferences and customizing services to meet their specific needs.
• Collaborate with production manager to create enhanced menu offerings that cater for a variety of dietary preferences and corporate themed events.
• Prepare cost estimates, manage food costs, and ensure profitability while maintaining high service standards.
• Recruit, lead and manage catering staff and ensure staff are trained in all aspects of food safety in compliance with local health and safety regulations and OFGSC standards.

General
· Ensure that all company policies and procedures are being adhered to at all times.
· Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained company wide.
· Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and maintained in all areas
· All other duties as assigned.
Essential requirements:
· HACCP Trained
· Full Clean Driver’s License
· Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
· Experience within a food production environment is desirable.
· ENGLISH (fluent) - written and verbal.
· Must have the right to live and work within Ireland
· Must be mechanically minded & process oriented.
· Dynamic “hands-on” individual prepared to take initiative & responsibility a must.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
· Good PC Literacy
· Must have demonstrated organised work methods
· Honest, Hardworking, punctual, reliable team player is essential.
· Good eye for detail a distinct advantage
· Ready to Lead by example
· Productive Team Player – approachable and connects well with others
· Flexible to work overtime when needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Event Management: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road