Food & Beverage Assistant - OD's Restaurant

Gleneagle Killarney; Killarney; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gleneagle Hotel Group invites a dedicated Food & Beverage Assistant to join OD's Restaurant on Muckross Road. This full-time role puts you at the heart of our dynamic, guest-focused team, where your enthusiasm for service will shine and help deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.

As part of Ireland's leading hospitality group, you will work a mix of straight and split shifts with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food and beverage service is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy setting.
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service to guests at OD's Restaurant.
• Contribute to a high-energy, guest-focused team in a full-time role.

Skills

Hospitality

Servicing

Manufacturing / Production

Managerial / Operational

Job description

Job Description

Location: Muckross Road

Are you passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and eager to contribute to a leading name in Irish hospitality? The Gleneagle Hotel, proudly recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces in Hospitality™ 2026 and a certified Great Place to Work, invites a dedicated Food & Beverage Assistant to join our vibrant team at OD's Restaurant. This full-time opportunity places you at the heart of our dynamic environment, where your enthusiasm for service will truly shine. If you thrive in guest-facing roles, genuinely enjoy connecting with people, and are eager to contribute to a close-knit, high-energy atmosphere, this is your chance to make a significant impact. You will be instrumental in delivering outstanding service, crafting memorable moments for our guests, and upholding our celebrated reputation for hospitality excellence.

About The Role

What We Offer

• Full-time role with a mix of straight and split shifts
• Career progression opportunities – over 80% of our supervisors are promoted internally
• A supportive, learning-driven environment in a progressive hotel group

About You

• Previous experience in food and beverage service is preferred
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy setting
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude

Committed To Diversity & Inclusion

At The Gleneagle Hotel, we are an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We actively support individuals with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please inform us. We are here to support your success.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate fully in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access benefits and privileges of employment.

If you require accommodations at any stage, please contact us—we're here to support you.

Skills Needed

Hospitality, Servicing, Manufacturing / Production, Managerial / Operational

About The Company

Rooted in the heart of Munster and guided by the third generation of the O’Donoghue family, The Gleneagle Hotel Group is more than a business — it's a legacy of hospitality, connection, and community. What began as a family-run hotel has grown into one of Ireland’s most dynamic hospitality groups, now the largest employer in Munster’s tourism sector, with over 500 passionate team members during peak seasons.

With a portfolio that includes the Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments, The Maritime Hotel in Bantry, and Gleneagle Arena, the group offers far more than jobs — it offers careers with purpose. From front-of-house service to live entertainment and event management, every role contributes to creating unforgettable experiences for guests and lasting pride for our people.

Company Culture

Recognised among Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality and proudly Great Place to Work®-certified, The Gleneagle Hotel Group is a place where talent is nurtured, potential is realised, and careers are built from the inside out. Here, individuals don’t just find a job — they discover a path, with access to training, internal progression, and meaningful development at every stage.

At our core, we believe in the power of teamwork, inclusion, and shared excellence. An incredible 99% of our people say it’s a great place to work — and that pride runs deep. We champion diversity, work-life balance, and equal opportunity, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to thrive, innovate, and grow — both personally and professionally.

Across hospitality, events, and wellbeing, our teams shape more than experiences — they shape the future of Irish hospitality, together.

Required Criteria

• Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences
• Commitment to delivering outstanding service
• Availability for full-time work

Desired Criteria

• Experience in hospitality or food & beverage
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to hospitality excellence

Closing Date

Sunday 4th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

Based on Experience