Accommodation/ Housekeeping Assistants

Ómós; Ireland; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ómós, a 16-bedroom Guesthouse and 40-seat Restaurant near Abbeyleix, County Laois, is recruiting a Housekeeping/ Accommodation Assistant. You will maintain high cleanliness standards across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces to deliver a welcoming, luxurious guest experience.

Reporting to the Accommodation Manager, you will manage laundry, ensure ample linens and amenities, and handle guest requests with discretion.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a passion for cleanliness and presentation.
• Good communication in English; additional languages beneficial.
• Experience in a guesthouse or hotel environment preferred.
• Legally eligible to work in Ireland with a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain immaculate cleanliness of guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, and public areas.
• Prepare rooms to luxury standards for arrivals and departures according to schedules.
• Handle guest requests discreetly and professionally.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Manage laundry operations and stock linens and amenities.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Guest-focused service

Ability to work under pressure

Inventory management

Tools

Cleaning chemicals handling

Hygiene standards knowledge

Job description

Location: On site / Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts | Hospitality
Salary: Competitive salary

We have now opened Ómós - a 16-bedroom Guesthouse and 40-seat Restaurant set on 4.2 acres just outside the heritage town of Abbeyleix, County Laois.

The name Ómós — meaning homage, duty, and respect, reflects our intention behind the project: to create something lasting and meaningful. A Guesthouse and Restaurant that feel like they belong - that reflect our neighbourhood and community, and that generously welcome curiosity, craft, and discovery.

We are now recruiting for a Housekeeping/ Accommodation Assistant reporting directly to our Accommodation Manager.

In joining Ómós, you willwill become an important part of our Guesthouse team; central to providing a special experience for our guests in our 16-bedroom guesthouse and bringing a warm, positive energy to the wider team.

You will ensure our housekeeping is maintained at the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest comfort throughout the guesthouse.

This role combines hands-on housekeeping and cleaning to allowing us to deliver a guest experience that feels welcoming, intentional, and special. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have experience in a Guesthouse or a Hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain immaculate cleanliness and presentation of all guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
• Following daily work schedules, ensure rooms are prepared to luxury standards for arrivals, stayovers, and departures
• Handle special guest requests with discretion and professionalism
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Maintaining our laundry operations and ensure linens, towels, and amenities are well stocked, spotless, and presented to luxury standards

Quality Control & Guest Experience

• Maintain consistency in room setup, amenities, and presentation
• Respond to guest feedback or complaints professionally and efficiently
• Ensure privacy, security, and confidentiality of all guests at all times

The Person:

• Strong attention to detail with a passion for cleanliness and presentation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Discreet, trustworthy, and has a guest-focused approach
• Good communication skills in English (additional languages an advantage)
• Working knowledge of health & safety and hygiene standards and experience with working with cleaning chemicals, along with inventory management
• Legally eligible to work full time in Ireland
• Full driving license.