We are currently recruiting a passionate and guest focused Junior Sommelier to join the Food & Beverage Team at Ashford Castle Hotel .
Duties of our Junior Sommelier will include: To provide wine & beverage service to guests in accordance with the hotel's standards and legal guidelines.
To ensure Guest satisfaction is achieved in relation to food and beverage service in restaurant(s).
Efficient and professional food & beverage service operations, maintain standards and controls.
To comply with Red Carnation Top 12 Service Standards, terms and conditions of employment and operational practices and procedures.
The key responsibilities for the successful applicant will include: Ensuring that the wines for all functions and parties are in stock and are at the correct temperature prior to the function taking place.
Monitor all wine storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used.
Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are being kept in the storage areas.
Ensure the mise en place is ready in a timely manner for each service.
To carry out the service of wine to Red Carnations standard at all times.
To use guests names discreetly & professionally according to the Leading Hotels and Red Carnation standard.
To promote, describe and confidently sell beverages.
Have a good understanding of the Wine list and beverage menus.
Maintain cleanliness and condition of wine menus & wine equipment in the restaurant Some of the Benefits available to the team: • Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path • Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally • 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 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
