Sommelier – Luxury H otel We are recruiting for a full time Sommelier to provide quality service to our guests, in line with the Forbes Five Star standards and The Red Carnation Hotels standards .
Location: Cong, County Mayo, Ireland .
Employment type: Full time.
Working pattern: 5 days o ver 7 days (including some weekends Bank Holidays) and 2 days off.
Who are we?
Join Ashford Castle and become part of a legendary story.
As Ireland's only double Forbes Five-Star Hotel Spa, Ashford Castle is a true icon of Irish heritage and a proud member of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
Beyond its grand stone gates lies an unforgettable experience.
Once home to the Guinness family, this 800-year-old castle offers award-winning luxury, exceptional dining, a world-class spa, and a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable moments.
Voted No. 1 Resort Hotel in the UK Ireland by Travel + Leisure and proud to have retained the Forbes Five-Star award in ****.
Key responsibilities of the Sommelier will include: • Consistently meet and exceed guest expectations in the service of wines and beverages.
• Prepare the George V Dining Room for lunch and dinner wine service to the highest standard.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all wines and spirits.
• Deliver knowledgeable, precise, and attentive wine service to every guest.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by offering confident recommendations and responding promptly and professionally to requests and concerns.
• Provide exceptional guest care and personalised service at all times, anticipating needs and taking proactive steps to exceed expectations wherever possible.
The ideal candidate for the Sommelier position will: • Have a minimum 1 year previous experience in a hospitality setting/fine dining setting.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in wine; a relevant qualification WSET L2 is essential.
• Possess a warm, outgoing, and approachable personality.
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable, and flexible with working hours, available to work 5 days across a 7 day period (weekends Bank Holidays included).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage workload efficiently.
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 committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
As part of the recruitment process, we may electronically scan and securely store a copy of your passport, visa and/or ID card for the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the document and establishing your Right to Work in the Republic of Ireland, in line with statutory requirements.