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Responsibility

Reporting to the F&B Manager, the Chef de Rang is to play a senior role within our Oliveto floor team, controlling all aspects of service and total control over each designated section. Working under the direction of our F&B Leadership team, the Chef de Rang is expected to play a leading role in each Oliveto service.

Key Skills

Section Management – to set up, manage and close down a section, to the highest of standards

Task Driven – there is a clear Chef de Rang operating manual which details tasks and responsibilities, which each Chef de Rang must execute

Guest Relations – engaging with guests is a key part of this role and people skills are an important attribute

Sales – make suggestions to suit guest preferences and tastes which also provides a platform for upselling premium drink combinations

IT – ability to use EPOS and ResDiary along with all Microsoft applications

Stamina – the role is physical and requires good stamina to perform to the best of your ability

Communication – good verbal communication skills, not only for guests but also working in tandem with your Parlour colleagues and the wider HH team

Key Tasks

• Guaranteeing the highest level of guest satisfaction

• Control the service to ensure it flows smoothly and under your control

• Take and process orders accurately

• Monitor docket flow and manage pass expectations

• Knowledge of all menus, ingredients and allergies

• Knowledge of wines, mixed drinks and Oliveto cocktails

• Eye for detail to ensure the room set up and close down are perfect

• Strong customer recognition and profiling on likes/dislikes

• Induction and training of new staff

• Ensure printed menus are always clean and ready for service

• Maintain and organise waiter station to be ready for each service

• Ensure compliance with alcohol consumption and guest safety

• Set the example for other team members on commitment, work ethic and positive attitude

Role Requirements

• Located in Haddington House Hotel in Dún Laoghaire

• Scheduled week is Mon-Sun

• Six month probation period

Benefits

1. Above market rate pay and excellent tips

2. Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment

3. Complimentary staff food on each shift

4. External and internal training provided based on skill set levels

5. Participation in company-wide wellness programmes

6. Staff discount on food in Oliveto

7. Quality leadership team, giving clear direction and encouraging progression

8. Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work

9. Pension administration for auto enrolment

Responsibility

As Head Bartender at Haddington House Hotel, you will lead and inspire our bar team, delivering an exceptional drinks experience across our Parlour bar, Oliveto bar and seasonal Garden bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for a hospitality professional who combines a passion for guest experience with strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence.
You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of beverage service, supporting the development of our drinks offering, and ensuring every guest interaction reflects the warm, personal and distinctive hospitality for which Haddington House Hotel is known.

Key skills & attributes

Guest Experience
A natural host with a genuine passion for hospitality, capable of creating memorable guest experiences and building lasting relationships with regular visitors.

Commercial Awareness
Confident in making recommendations tailored to guest preferences while identifying opportunities to enhance the guest experience through premium beverage sales.

Leadership
Able to motivate, train and develop team members while fostering a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.

Communication
Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with guests and work effectively alongside management, kitchen and floor teams.

Organisation & Administration
Competent in the use of EPOS systems, stock management processes and Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver consistently exceptional service standards across all bar operations.
• Champion the Haddington House Hotel brand by creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
• Support revenue growth through effective beverage sales, premium product recommendations and service excellence.
• Manage stock control procedures, minimise waste, oversee line management and contribute to achieving departmental gross profit targets.
• Participate in seasonal beverage menu planning and development, ensuring our offering remains fresh, relevant and reflective of guest preferences.
• Work closely with our Mixologist on cocktail development and innovation.
• Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of bar team members.
• Ensure all bar areas, preparation stations and garnish displays are maintained to the highest standards throughout service.
• Maintain compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety procedures and responsible service of alcohol guidelines.
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, positivity and a strong work ethic at all times.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of service, presentation and operational execution.

What Success Looks Like

Exceptional guest feedback and service standards.

A motivated, knowledgeable and well-trained bar team.

Consistent delivery of a premium drinks experience across all outlets.

Strong stock control and commercial performance.

A drinks programme that continues to evolve and enhance the reputation of Haddington House Hotel.

Role Requirements

• Located in Haddington House in Dún Laoghaire
• Scheduled week is Mon-Sun but roster format is designed to allow for two days off in a row (unless operational issues dictate a change)
• Six month probation period

Benefits

1. Above market rate pay and excellent tips
2. Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment
3. Complimentary staff food on each shift
4. Training provided, based on skill set levels
5. Staff discount on food in Oliveto
6. Quality leadership team giving clear direction and encouraging progression
7. Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work
8. Pension administration service

Responsibility

To tend bar across Haddington House Hotel, delivering a premium drinks service, working closely with Front of House and Back of House colleagues and ensuring guest satisfaction, at all times.

Key Skills

Customer service – engaging with guests is a key part of this role and people skills are an important attribute

Sales – great bar tenders make suggestions to suit guests preferences and tastes which also provides a platform for upselling premium drink combinations

IT – ability to use EPOS along with excel to manage the drink audits and stocktaking

Stamina – the role is physical and requires good stamina to perform at the best of your ability

Communication – good verbal communication skills, not only for guests but also working in concert with the other bar leads and our kitchen

Key Tasks

• Responsible for the operation and continued progression of the bar service across Haddington House

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest and position HH as a venue offering exceptional bar service

• Drive sales growth YoY so the bars continue to provide a positive contribution to the net profit of the hotel

• Ensure stock is monitored, waste is controlled & recorded, lines are efficiently managed and recipes/pouring volumes are adhered to

• Participate in bar menu meetings so we keep our drinks menu fresh (and seasonal)

• Participate in the the induction and training of new junior bar staff

• Create new syrups, infusions and tinctures

• Prepare all garnishes and continuously refresh the garnish station throughout each shift

• Maintaining a clean and organised bar, ensuring fully stocked for all services

• Ensure compliance with alcohol consumption and guest safety

• Set the example for other team members on commitment, work ethic and positive attitude

• Strong attention to detail is a prerequisite

Role Requirements

• Located in Haddington House Hotel in Dún Laoghaire

• Scheduled week is Mon-Sun but roster format is designed to allow for two days off in a row (unless operational issues dictate a change)

• Six month probation period

Benefits

1. Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment

2. Complimentary staff food on each shift

3. Training provided, based on skill set levels

4. Staff discount on food in Oliveto

5. Quality leadership team giving clear direction and encouraging progression

6. Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work