Waitress / waiter

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Waiter / Waitress to provide quality service to our guests, in line with the Forbes Five Star standards and The Red Carnation Hotels standards We are seeking Waitress' / Waiters across our dining outlets : Cullen's at The Cottage The Drawing Room Connaught Room The Dungeon Your main responsibilities as a Waitress / Waiter will include providing our guests with a seamless dining experience, taking orders, recommending dishes and liaising with the kitchen carefully to ensure an excellent service. Who are we? - Ashford Castle In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland's top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024. What are we looking for in a Waitress / Waiter? Previous experience in a similar role in a 5 star property is desirable Organised and strong attention to detail Display a polite and professional attitude at all times Be an excellent team player and enthusiastic in delivering excellent customer service Be flexible to work shift patterns, including mornings, late afternoons and weekends What's in it for you? Professional, award winning training and development opportunities Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities) Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability) Free meals on duty Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire Recommend friend and family bonus scheme Two paid volunteering days each year Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days Hotel based recognition incentives Free access to Employee Assistance Programme If this sounds like the Waitress / Waiter role for you then apply today and join one of the "Best Hotel Companies in the World"! We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland