Hospitality Manager

Dublin International Film Festival

Dublin

Salary: €600 p/week

Dublin International Film Festival is seeking a Hospitality Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of guest hospitality for DIFF, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for all invited guests.

Dublin International Film Festival is seeking a Hospitality Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of guest hospitality for DIFF, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for all invited guests.

This includes managing travel, accommodation, dining, transport logistics and budgetary oversight while aligning with the festival’s strategic goals and partner expectations.

Role details

Full-time
Fixed-term, 17 November 2025 to 19 March 2026
For more information, please visit the DIFF jobs page.

Role responsibilities

Manage all travel and accommodation arrangements for festival guests, including flights, hotels and hospitality venues.
Develop and distribute detailed itineraries covering all aspects of the guests’ visit: travel, accommodation, dining, transport and scheduled commitments.
Ensure guests are informed of which costs are covered by DIFF and which are their own responsibility.
Liaise with ground transport partner and festival drivers to ensure timely and efficient travel aligned with flight schedules, screenings and events.
Manage hospitality budgets in collaboration with the Finance Officer, ensuring all expenditure remains within allocated budget.
Communicate with guests and their agents regarding marketing and PR opportunities, ensuring alignment with DIFF’s objectives and those of key supporters.
Collaborate with Marketing, PR and Box Office teams to relay guest needs and requests.
Liaise with hotels, restaurants and other suppliers to ensure high-quality service and experiences for guests.
Identify and implement value-adding opportunities to enhance the festival experience.
Ensure that itineraries are followed and commitments are met, maintaining a smooth and professional guest experience.
Report any issues at venues or with suppliers that may impact other departments such as Box Office or Marketing.

Person specifications

Minimum 4 years proven experience in hospitality or event management, preferably within a cultural or festival setting.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Budget management experience.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving.

How to apply

For more information, please visit the DIFF jobs page.

To apply, please send CV and a covering letter (max 2 A4 pages) outlining your interest and experience to jobs@diff.ie with the subject line ‘Hospitality Manager application’.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Dublin International Film Festival is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and communities.

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The closing date for this position is 16/10/2025 at 17:00