Bartender

The Hodson Bay Hotel are currently recruiting for a friendly and customer focused Bartender. Previous Bartender experience is desired, however, we would be delighted to welcome Entry Level Bartenders who have some Food and Beverage experience and wish to learn a new set of skills!We are particularly interested in candidates who have availability on weekdays, for part time or full time hours. We have a variety of shifts available to suit all needs across the afternoon, evening and later night shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work across weekdays & weekends, when needed.Hodson Bay Hotel has been recently certified as a Great Place to Work®, and we have also received the 'Excellent Employer 2024' Award from Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group. With over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, Hodson Bay Group is committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.The ideal candidates should be energetic, customer focused and should possess excellent communication skills. They should also have the ability to work well under pressure.Duties will include:The service of food & beverages, cash handling & other related duties as required.Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene are maintained throughout service.Assisting other F&B outlets during busy periodsEnsure alcohol is sold responsibly as per our Responsible Sale of Alcohol policyWe pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service through dedicated and committed employees.A strong emphasis on teamwork, ongoing training and providing a positive working environment is central to the hotel’s management philosophy of recognising our employees as our most valuable asset in our efforts to exceed customer expectations.A little bit about you:1 year experience behind a busy bar preferred, however full training will be provided for entry level bartendersKnowledge of drinks and cocktails preferredAvailable to work mid-week and weekend shifts Excellent customer service skillsAbility to take initiative and anticipate customer needsEnjoy working in a fast paced environmentWhy work with us?We have been certified as a Great Place to Work®Achieved 'Excellent Employer' (Silver) Award as part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence ProgrammeComplimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel's Gym & Swimming PoolCareer Development OpportunitiesMeals provided while on DutyFree ParkingHotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay GroupMotivational Benefits - Employee of the Month etcHealth & Wellness ProgrammeActive Sports & Social ClubSubsidized staff taxi service - Athlone/Roscommon townAs a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Hodson Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee’s across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.