Christmas Shop Assistant

The Doyle Collection Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Staff parties

Job summary

The Westbury in Dublin on Grafton Street is seeking a friendly Christmas Shop Assistant to join our luxury hospitality team from now through 24 December. You will assist guests with purchases, wrap gifts, and keep displays polished in a busy seasonal environment.

Ideal candidates have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a friendly attitude, and flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends during the festive period. On-site role with staff perks.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, positive and professional attitude.
• Flexible to work during the festive period including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service to guests and visitors.
• Assisting customers with purchases and gift selections.
• Operating the till and handling transactions accurately.
• Replenishing stock and maintaining product displays.
• Gift wrapping and preparing orders.
• Ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standard at all times.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and customer-focused Christmas Shop Assistant to join our team from now until 24th December.

Located in the heart of Dublin on Grafton Street, The Westbury's Christmas Shop offers guests a selection of luxury gifts, festive treats, and seasonal products. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a luxury hospitality environment during the busiest and most exciting time of the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional customer service to guests and visitors
• Assisting customers with purchases and gift selections
• Operating the till and handling transactions accurately
• Replenishing stock and maintaining product displays
• Gift wrapping and preparing orders
• Ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standard at all times

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude
• Previous retail or customer service experience is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends throughout the festive period

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in one of Dublin's leading luxury hotels
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Valuable retail and customer service experience
• Staff benefits and dining discounts

The perks of working at The Westbury Hotel:

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Plus more ...

The Westbury, Dublin

The Westbury blends tradition with contemporary flair. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, we not only surround our guests in sophistication and style, but place them at the very centre of Dublin's social and cultural riches. From the moment guests ascend the hotel's central staircase, they are sure to be charmed. Take the gracious Gallery, with its captivating art collection and legendary afternoon tea; The Sidecar bar, Balfes Bar & Brasserie and signature restaurant WILDE. Completing the picture are luxurious guest rooms and suites- showcasing the best of Irish design. Yet, it is it the warmth of welcome that sets the seal on this haven of luxury.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of seven Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC and Cork. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.