Food & Beverage Assistant
Food & Beverage Assistant
Join our fabulous team at The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel as a Food & Beverage Assistant!
About the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a landmark 4-star hotel with an unbeatable location in the heart of the medieval city, overlooking the historic Kilkenny Castle and the vibrant streets of the iconic Marble City.
A cornerstone of Kilkenny’s hospitality for over 20 years, this contemporary city-centre hotel comprises 118 elegant bedrooms and suites offering an immersive urban experience, with views of the bustling streetscape, our quiet courtyard, or the city’s historic medieval spires.
Our world combines the luxury of modern city living with the warmth of Irish hospitality. Our cherished heritage is our connection to the local community, our focus is sharing it.
Role and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. You will demonstrate excellent communicational skills as well as the initiative required to multi-task in this busy environment.
To serve guests their food and beverage promptly and courteously in hotel restaurants and at functions held in the hotel.
To set tables as needed prior to guest arrival.
To ensure that their workstation is kept clean and tidy at all times.
To ensure the smooth running of the assigned station at all times.
To maintain a thorough working knowledge of food and beverage menus, to be able to advise guests on selection and promote additional sales accordingly.
To promote additional sales by taking opportunities to up-sell, in a manner that is professional and courteous.
About this role
Candidate Requirements:
Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
Flexibility in working hours as role includes mornings/evenings & weekends.
Previous experience working in a food & beverage environment i.e. hotel, restaurant, bar is desired.
All employment offers made are subject to a valid work permit and two satisfactory references.
Perks and Benefits of working at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Very competitive hourly wage
Complimentary Leisure Club Membership (21m pool, gym, sauna & steam room)
PRSA pension scheme
Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital Wellness Programme
Complimentary, high quality meals on duty
Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties and our sister hotel
Discounted Friends and Family rates
Christmas Savings Scheme
Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus scheme
Training and development opportunities dedicated to your career path
Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month and team appreciation days
Cycle-to-work scheme and Uniform provided
About Windward Management Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners.
Join us today as a Food & Beverage Assistant!
