Food and Beverage Associate Relais & Châteaux

Park Hotel Kenmare is one of Ireland's most distinguished and exciting luxury destinations, renowned for its heritage, warm hospitality, and exceptional standards of service. Our Relais & Chateaux, 2 Michelin key property places huge emphasis on our Michelin Guide recognised restaurant, Landline, which is beloved by guests and the local community of Kenmare alike. Head Chef, James O'Sullivan, uses the finest of local ingredients in all of his dishes to ensure the most exquisite levels of menu provenance. Exceptional food combined with detail-orientated and personalised service has made Landline become the unforgettable experience that it is today.

Our Expectations:

As a Food and Beverage Associate, you will be the face of fine dining service on the restaurant floor, responsible for leading a section and ensuring guests receive seamless, attentive, and personalised service. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen and sommelier team, guiding guests through their dining journey with charm, knowledge, and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective and smooth operation of your allocated station throughout Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & Dinner Services.
• Good level of product knowledge regarding all menu items, hotel facilities and services.
• Food & Wine service in line with Relais & Chateaux and Park Hotel Kenmare's five-star standards of service.
• Anticipate Guest requirements in a positive and professional manner.
• Daily Restaurant Set up and presentation.
• Preparing daily mis en place.
• Cleaning and polishing duties.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in Food & Beverage service is an advantage but full training will be provided.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• The ability to work a flexible roster to include bank holidays and weekends.

Some Of Our Benefits:

• Competitive & generous hourly rate.
• Heavily discounted rates on rooms at Park Hotel Kenmare and other Relais & Chateaux properties.
• 50% off Food and Beverages/ 30% off spa treatments & 20% off spa products.
• Free use of spa/ gym facilities.
• Excellent Training and Personal development.
• Complimentary healthy meals whilst on duty.
• Complimentary on-site parking.

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Philippe Gombert
Président, Relais & Châteaux