Event Coordinator – Racecourse Venues

Job description

We’re looking for an organised, energetic Event Coordinator to help deliver top-class race day experiences across three leading venues: Leopardstown, Fairyhouse and The Curragh. If you love fast-paced environments, keeping things on track, and making events run smoothly, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Gather key event details from venue teams, including schedules, layouts and guest information.

• Confirm hospitality areas, capacities and setup requirements before each event.

• Create clear event briefs to keep all departments aligned.

• Work with the culinary team to confirm menus, allergens and updates.

• Make sure the correct menu information is shared with all teams.

• Put together professional race day packs, including menus, table plans, service notes and key event info.

• Ensure these are accurate and ready ahead of each race meeting.

• Be a friendly point of contact on selected race days.

• Help with set-ups, last-minute changes and coordination between hospitality and racecourse teams.

• Manage internal food & beverage bookings for non-race day meetings and events.

• Coordinate with culinary and operations teams on availability, menus and requirements.

What You Bring

• Own transport is required

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Great communication skills and a love for teamwork.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and shared systems.

• Experience in hospitality, events or venue operations is a plus.

• Flexibility to work race days, including evenings/weekends.

What We Offer

• Salary: €40,000 DOE

• Car expense allowance

• Opportunities to work across three premier Irish racecourses

• A fast-paced, dynamic environment with plenty of variety

• Supportive team culture and room to grow within the business