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Titanic Belfast set to hire dozens more staff

Titanic Belfast’s Siobhan Lynch (centre), Brendan Collins (left) and Lloyd Jackson (right) pictured as it set to recruit 27 hospitality roles to deliver some of the north’s most high-profile events
Titanic Belfast’s Siobhan Lynch (centre), Brendan Collins (left) and Lloyd Jackson (right) pictured as it set to recruit 27 hospitality roles to deliver some of the north’s most high-profile events Titanic Belfast’s Siobhan Lynch (centre), Brendan Collins (left) and Lloyd Jackson (right) pictured as it set to recruit 27 hospitality roles to deliver some of the north’s most high-profile events

THE world-leading Titanic Belfast is recruiting for more than two dozen more hospitality roles to deliver some of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile events.

Ahead of a busy event season, it is on the lookout for 27 new staff for roles including conference and banqueting team leaders, food and bar waiters, conference and kitchen porters.

Director of operations Siobhan Lynch said: “We're looking forward to a busy event season ahead, and are on the lookout for five-star hospitality staff to help us deliver Northern Ireland’s most prestigious events.

“If you have a passion for customer service, you should come along to our hospitality careers open day on August 21 from noon to 4pm to meet the team and learn about our world-class offering. For more information or to apply, visit www.titanicbelfast.com/careers.”

She added: “We are not just passionate about putting on five-star events but the hospitality industry as a whole. We have been working hard to showcase it as a career of choice and providing an alternative pathway into senior level roles, as well as entry level.

“We have invested in training, skills development, mentorship, a robust benefits package as well as flexible working and assistance with transportation, so whether you are an experienced hospitality professional, embarking on your career or want to work part-time while you study, we have something for everyone and the roles are open to all levels of experience.”

The range of roles include full-time permanent and casual and will be under head of hospitality Lloyd Jackson and executive head chef Alastair Fullerton, who have more than 50 years combined experience in the industry.

Over the years, Titanic Belfast has hosted more than 2,500 business and leisure events including BBC’s Biggest Weekend, Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee lunch, a G8 Summit reception, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Giro D’Italia and MTV Sounds and has served guests including Her Majesty The Queen, Titanic director James Cameron and presidential candidate and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.