Still Room Assistant

Sheraton Athlone Hotel; The Municipal District of Athlone — Moate; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Homemade Café is seeking a motivated Still Room Assistant to support day-to-day café operations and maintain high standards behind the scenes. This entry-level role offers full training and a chance to grow within a welcoming hospitality team.

Weekday and weekend availability is essential, with a focus on cleanliness, stock handling, and helping the café and kitchen teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous cleaning, kitchen porter, still room, or hospitality experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the still room, wash-up, and kitchen support areas.
• Washing and storing crockery, cutlery, glassware, and kitchen equipment to high hygiene standards.
• Assisting with the delivery, storage, and rotation of stock.
• Supporting the café and kitchen teams with general cleaning and preparation duties.
• Ensuring all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Helping in other areas of the café as required to support the team.
• Fully flexible availability, including weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Team-focused

Good communication

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Application Details

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Job Description

Are you organised, hardworking, and take pride in maintaining high standards behind the scenes? Harvest Homemade Café is looking for a motivated Still Room Assistant to join our friendly team and play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our busy café. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a welcoming team environment where quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

Please note: Weekday and weekend availability is essential for this role, as we aim to provide exceptional service throughout the week.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the still room, wash-up, and kitchen support areas.
• Washing and storing crockery, cutlery, glassware, and kitchen equipment to the highest hygiene standards.
• Assisting with the delivery, storage, and rotation of stock.
• Supporting the café and kitchen teams with general cleaning and preparation duties.
• Ensuring all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Helping in other areas of the café as required to support the team.
• Fully flexible availability, including weekdays and weekends.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• A reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Previous cleaning, kitchen porter, still room, or hospitality experience is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Our Perks & Benefits

• Free parking.
• Meals while on duty.
• A Refer a Friend scheme.
• Associate of the Month recognition programme.
• Complimentary access to our Fitness Centre and Pool.
• Discounted hotel rates with Hodson Bay Group.
• Special Explore Rate Discounts at over 10,000 Marriott International properties in 146 countries.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Entry Level