We are currently recruiting a passionate and guest-focused Junior Sommelier to join the Food & Beverage Team at Ashford Castle Hotel.
Who are we?
In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. 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.
Duties of our Junior Sommelier will include:
* Providing wine & beverage service to guests in accordance with the hotel’s standards and legal guidelines.
* Ensuring guest satisfaction in relation to food and beverage service in restaurant(s).
* Efficient and professional food & beverage service operations, maintaining standards and controls.
The key responsibilities for the successful applicant will include:
* Ensuring that the wines for all functions and parties are in stock and at the correct temperature prior to the function taking place.
* Monitoring all wine storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used.
* Ensuring the mise en place is ready in a timely manner for each service.
* Carrying out the service of wine to Red Carnation's standard at all times.
* Using guests' names discreetly & professionally according to the Leading Hotels and Red Carnation standard.
* Promoting, describing, and confidently selling beverages.
* Maintaining cleanliness and condition of wine menus & wine equipment in the restaurant.
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.
Join us in this incredible new opportunity!
We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
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