Join us in writing the next chapter of the Carton House story. 

There has never been a more exciting time to embark on a career with us. Carton House has re-opened as the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel and Resorts brand in Ireland, one of the worlds most storied hotel brands.

We invite you to join us in writing the next chapter of the Carton House story. We want to meet people with a passion for service, innovation and going the extra mile for both our guests and colleagues. In doing so, we offer a workplace that puts excellence and innovation at the forefront while championing a diverse and inclusive team.

We currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant to the General Manager to join our team at Carton House.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Carton House social media feedback forums and all Executive Office guest contact.
• Maintain and update accurate records using the electronic diary, mail and computer databases.
• Organise appointments, meetings and conferences, which may include collating meeting papers, coordinating venues and arranging travel itineraries.
• Coordinate and prepare files for all team meetings and for conference calls to Accor Corporate Offices and Ownership.
• Ensure requests for appointments and correspondence are provided in a professional and timely manner.
• Responsible for purchasing OS&E for the hotel.
• Undertake research for specific information using electronic resources and/or networking relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Secretariat function for management committees including compiling agendas and minute taking.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for the General Manager.
• Liaise with the Area General Manager, and other corporate office personnel to build working relationships in a team environment.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Confidentially use initiative when action needs to be taken.
• Efficiently manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Make an ongoing contribution to systems development and quality improvement.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the resorts safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.

The successful candidate will have:

• Initiative, discretion and judgement of a high order with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Pleasant, tactful and approachable personality.
• Self-motivated, reliable and willing to work flexible hours.
• Strong time management and effective organisational skills, with the ability to think laterally, work under pressure and achieve work deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people of all disciplines
• Demonstrated high-level computer literacy skills, word processing packages and various computer applications.

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?

• To be part of Accor’s large global hospitality network.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Refer a Friend bonus of €250.
• Learning and development opportunities. 
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.