Chef De Rang - Experienced Waiter

OASIS Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employee Benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Ballyfin Demesne is seeking an experienced and ambitious individual to join our One Star Michelin Star Restaurant as a chef de rang. The role centers on delivering impeccable service, engaging guests, and contributing to a memorable dining experience within Ballyfin's renowned setting.

The position is full-time, 5 days over 7, with dinner service from mid-afternoon into close. Competitive rates and excellent employee benefits are offered to the right candidate, with opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for precision in service and presentation.
• Outstanding customer service is a must for guest satisfaction in a Michelin-star setting.
• A charismatic demeanor helps create a memorable guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service as chef de rang and ensure a memorable dining experience.
• Welcome guests to the restaurant and guide them to their table.
• Explain the menu, service sequence and answer guest questions.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and confirm dietary requirements.
• Coordinate with kitchen and chefs to ensure smooth service.
• Collaborate with the team and train colleagues as needed.
• Communicate dish details to guests and manage plate presentation.
• Serve and clear plates and cutlery as required.
• Work with F&B and Kitchen to maintain clear guest communications.
• Develop strong knowledge of Ballyfin's offerings including history, food and beverages.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Exceptional Customer Service

Charisma

Job description

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye Show more

Skills and attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Charisma

Description

We are excited to announce this amazing opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our One Star Michelin Star Restaurant.

Ballyfin Demesne proudly holds 3 Michelin Keys for our fabulous property located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Co. Laois. We are also the proud recipient of a Michelin star for our fine dining restaurant headed by our talented chef, Richard Picard Edwards.

Our Guest Experience is of the utmost importance at Ballyfin and as such exceptional Customer Service is a must.

We are looking for a hardworking individual who has previous experience working in a Michelin-star restaurant. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and beverage, exceptional customer service and teamwork. In turn, we will offer the opportunity to work in a professional, hospitable, and friendly environment with training and development opportunities and great employee benefits.

This is a full-time, permanent position, 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday. The position is for our dinner service so the shift will be approximately 3pm to closing.

Duties Include (but not limited to:)

• As a chef de rang, your primary responsibility is to deliver exceptional service and ensure a memorable dining experience for guests.
• Welcome guests to the restuarant and show them to their table
• As a host and service professional, you will explain the menu, order of service and answer any questions that the guest may have
• Responsible for taking orders of food and beverage ensuring no errors are made and all dietary requirements have been confirmed.
• Liaising with the kitchen team and chefs as required
• Team work is essential - assist and train colleagues as and when required
• Communicate the details of each dish to the guest and answer any questions
• Serve and clear plates and crocery as required
• Working with the F&B team and Kitchen to ensure clear communication to enhance the guest experience.
• Develop a strong knowledge on all that Ballyfin has to offer including history, food, beverage, activities etc

The Ideal Candidate

• At least one year previous experience working in a fine-dining or Michelin star restuarant
• Mature and charismatic individual
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Exert a friendly and apprachable manner
• Have a geniune passion for food, beverage and hospitality

If you think that you tick all of these boxes, then we want to hear from you!

Competitive rates and Excellent Employee Benefits on offer for the right candidate.

Meet the Food & Beverage Team Team

Ballyfin, Co. Laois

The professionalism, the attention to detail and the exceptional customer service are just some words to describe what our Food & Beverage team offer on a daily basis.

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer