Kitchen Porter

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; Cong; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Discounted accommodation

Staff events

Meals on duty

Dry cleaning of attire

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join the luxury Ashford Castle culinary team in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland.

You will help maintain high cleanliness standards, support the kitchen staff, and ensure all areas comply with Health & Safety and HACCP guidelines. The role offers full-time hours, 5 days over 7, with weekends and bank holidays expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen porter or cleaning roles preferred.
• Ability to work 3–4 days over 7, including weekends.
• Good communication and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen areas in a safe, clean, hygienic condition.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to the kitchen cleaning schedule.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists accurately.
• Support the kitchen team by ensuring work areas and utensils are clean and ready.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and HACCP guidelines at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Workload management

Job description

Kitchen Porter – Luxury Hotel

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the culinary team at our award-winning luxury hotel. This role is essential to the smooth running of the kitchen operation and plays a key part in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene.

Location:

Cong, County Mayo, Ireland.

Employment type:

Full-Time.

Working pattern:

5 days over 7 days (including some weekends & Bank Holidays).

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of Irish history and a proud member of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Once home to the Guinness family, this remarkable 800-year-old castle is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s most prestigious hotel destinations.

Beyond its grand stone gates lies an unforgettable guest experience, offering exquisite interiors, exceptional cuisine, a wealth of estate activities, and a state-of-the-art spa. Ashford Castle has been voted No. 1 Resort Hotel in the UK & Ireland by Travel + Leisure and proudly holds Forbes Five-Star status, retained in 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain kitchen areas in a safe, clean, hygienic, and hazard-free condition.
• Carry out cleaning duties in line with the kitchen cleaning schedule.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists accurately.
• Support the kitchen team by ensuring work areas, equipment, and utensils are clean and ready for use.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety and HACCP guidelines at all times.

What We Are Looking For?

• A friendly, positive, and approachable attitude.
• Enthusiastic and flexible, with availability to work 3–4 days over a 7-day period, including some weekends.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and manage workload effectively.

What’s in It for You:

• Professional, award-winning training and development opportunities.
• Discounted accommodation across the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and employee recognition events.
• Discounted rates with local businesses and third-party service providers.
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Meals provided on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.
• Friend and family referral bonus scheme.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Holiday allowance increasing with service, up to 25 days.
• Hotel-based recognition incentives.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Join us in this incredible opportunity.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Right to Work documentation will be securely verified as part of the recruitment process.

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