Barista

Hospitaliti; Killarney; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Staff discounts on hotel stays

Discounts on dining

Meals on duty

Free coffee on duty

Career progression

Employee fitness

Employee wellness

Job summary

Café du Parc, part of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection in Killarney, is hiring a full-time Barista. You will prepare specialty coffees, maintain a clean coffee station, and deliver warm, attentive service to guests from locals to international visitors.

We offer weekend shifts, competitive pay, staff discounts on hotel stays and dining, meals on duty, and access to wellness and fitness facilities within the group. Previous barista experience and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Barista training/qualification required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty coffees and beverages to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain knowledge of the menu and seasonal offerings; upsell where appropriate.
• Keep coffee station and service areas clean, organised and stocked.
• Deliver warm, attentive service to guests.
• Handle cash and card transactions in line with procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing duties and daily cleaning.
• Support the wider café and bar team during busy periods.

Skills

Barista training

Customer service

Team player

English fluency

Job description

O'Donoghue Ring Collection is hiring through Hosco in Killarney.

Café du Parc is a thriving café and bar in the centre of Killarney. It is part of the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa. It is open 7 days/nights per week serving breakfast, lunch and a wide range of beverages, with entertainment on weekends. It serves a wide variety of guests from locals to international visitors. The café was fully refurbished recently and it offers a relaxed setting for socialising.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Barista to join the team within Café du Parc. The candidate will be required to work a range of shifts, including weekends.

Key Responsibilities of this role are:

• Prepare and serve a variety of specialty coffees and beverages to a consistently high standard
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the menu, including seasonal offerings and upselling opportunities
• Ensure the coffee station and service areas are clean, organised, and fully stocked at all times
• Deliver warm, friendly, and attentive service to create a memorable guest experience
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately in line with company procedures
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setup and end-of-day cleaning
• Support the wider café and bar team during busy periods as required
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to supervisors
• Follow all health, safety, and food safety procedures in accordance with company policies
• Contribute to a positive team environment and uphold the brand standards of Café du Parc and Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Experience in a similar environment is necessary
• Barista training/qualification is required
• Excellent customer service skills
• A good attitude and friendly manner
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluent English

Why O’Donoghue Ring Collection?

When you join the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver first in class results.

Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:

• Competitive salaries
• Discounts on Hotel Stays, special staff rates in any of our hotels across the collection, on top of special Family and Friend rates for accommodation.
• Discounts on Dining, discounts for all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, as well as the individual restaurants and bars that are part of the collection.
• Meals on Duty, meals are prepared for you during your work hours and are provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.
• Free Coffee on Duty, provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.
• Discounts for Take-Away, further discounts for take-away teas and coffees for staff members.
• Career Progression, we set a clear career path with each of our interested employees.
• Employee Fitness, free access to leisure centre, Family discounts to membership in our range of Leisure Centres.
• Employee Wellness, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme is available to all staff as well as discounts on all luxury spa products and spa treatments in our award winning Spa.

If you want to make an impact, O’Donoghue Ring Collection is the place for you.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications?

O’Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.

Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by O'Donoghue Ring Collection.