Food & Beverage Assistant - (Full-time / Day team)

Food & Beverage Assistant - (Full-time / Day team)

• Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
• Full-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide. The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland.

Skills and attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Exceptional Customer Service

Description

We are excited to announce this amazing opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our One Star Michelin Star Restaurant.

Ballyfin Demesne proudly holds 3 Michelin Keys for our fabulous property located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Co. Laois. We also the proud recipient of a Michelin star for our fine dining restaurant headed by our talented chef, Richard Picard Edwards.

Our Guest Experience is of the utmost importance at Ballyfin and as such exceptional Customer Service is a must.

We are looking for a hardworking individual who has previous experience working in a Michelin-star restaurant. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and beverage, exceptional customer service and teamwork. In turn, we will offer the opportunity to work in a professional, hospitable, and friendly environment with training and development opportunities and great employee benefits.

This is a full-time, permanent position, 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday.

We are looking for Full-time individuals to join our breakfast / lunch team at Ballyfin. This position will be working 5 days over 7 days, from approximately 7am to 3/4pm.

What we are looking for:

As a Food and Beverage Assistant, we expect you to be passionate about the service you provide to our guests and have a genuine interest in customer service, food and drinks. In your role, we will provide you with excellent training to allow you to be confident in what you do and also have the confidence to communicate with our guests.

We are looking for people with the right attitude and commitment to the job. A comprehensive induction program and ongoing training will be provided. Having experience in a luxurious establishment is not essential but is an advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, storing and up keeping of table and glassware
• Setting up tables for the various service periods
• Welcome guests in the appropriate manner
• Serve food and beverages to guests making recommendations if needed
• Share your menu knowledge to assist guests with questions and special requests
• Clean tables, complete closing duties and re-stock tableware and other supplies

The ideal candidates must have:

• Great conversational skills and teamwork-oriented
• Positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent English
• Immaculate grooming
• 2 years previous serving experience would be an advantage
• Their own transport is advantageus and working hours are flexible

Ballyfin offer competitive rates, a generous gratuity policy and have a full brochure of exciting employee benefits.

Meet the Food & Beverage Team

• Health insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Staff Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer