Food & Beverage Assistant

Location: On site / Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
job type: Casual / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Negotiable salary

The Hodson Bay Hotel are excited to recruitFood and Beverage Assistantto join our friendly Food & Beverage team.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have availability to work across midweek and weekends on a parttime or fulltime basis.

The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group, and we are delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme.

Hodson Bay Group was recently certified as A Great Place to Work. In 2025, The Hodson Bay Group has been ranked 12th Best Super Large Workplace and one of the Best Workplaces for Women 2025.

The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group. With over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, Hodson Bay Group is committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.

The ideal candidate for this role should be energetic, customer focused and should possess excellent communication skills. They should also have the ability to work well under pressure.

Main Duties:

• To process payments including cash, credit and debit transactions
• To carry out all Food & Beverage assistant duties as per the agreed standards.
• To participate in training as required by Supervisor or Manager.
• To be responsible for the service of the Restaurant, Bar, Café or Room Service where directed.
• To ensure the highest levels of Customer Care are practised at all times.
• To carry out the Hotel's customer relations policy.
• To communicate Hotel services to guests.
• To ensure cash/vouchers and all forms of payment are handled in a secure and responsible manner in all Food & Beverage Outlets
• To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
• To wear relevant uniform and name badge at all times.
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken for the Health & Safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the Hotel premises.
• Any other duties as directed by management.

A little bit about you:

• Knowledge of drinks and cocktails preferred, but not essential
• Available to work midweek shifts & weekends when needed
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate customer needs
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Previous Cash Handling experience an advantage

Why work with us?

• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work
• Achieved 'Excellent Employer' (Silver) Award as part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme
• Complimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel's Gym & Swimming Pool
• Meals provided while on Duty
• Free Parking
• Hotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Motivational Benefits Employee of the Month etc
• Health & Wellness Programme
• Active Sports & Social Club
• Subsidized staff taxi service Athlone town

As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Hodson Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a peoplecentric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.

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What is your current working eligibility status in Ireland?
Can you easily commute to work or are willing to relocate?
Do you have fluent written and verbal English?
How many years experience do you have?
What days are you available to work?
What times are you available to work?
Are you available to work weekends and mid-week?
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