Experienced Barista/F&B Assistant

The Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection are currently recruiting for a part-time, experienced Barista/Food & Beverage Assistant.

The Talbot Collection are one of the  Best Places to Work in Ireland 2026  as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team. 

Overall Job Purpose

To provide a friendly and efficient service within the food and beverage areas. To deliver  exceptional friendly service at all times, to every guest, in line with the Talbot Collection 'Empower Your Excellence' customer service program. To be respectful, polite, friendly, and unfailingly helpful in all your dealings with guests and colleagues alike, recognising that you are an 'ambassador' of the Talbot Collection at all times. To ensure the cleanliness, correct mis-en-place and set up of the waiting areas prior to service.

Main Duties:

Make and serve coffee to hotel guests, maintaining 4 Star standards at all times.

Ensure that all customers are welcomed on arrival and all needs catered for.

Ensure that all food & beverages are served efficiently and to company standards, without delay.

Polished silver and glassware to be used at all times.

Set and implement all standards as agreed with Management.

Carry out set up as trained by Management.

Liaise closely with the Management/Kitchen regarding food quality.

Assist in other areas of the hotel as required.

Ensure a high standard of service and attention to detail within the hotel.

Maintain a positive working environment.

To be aware of menu items of the day and drink service

To ensure that the waiting areas are fully prepared for service

To ensure all orders are taken accurately

To anticipate any guest needs at all times

Ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all food and beverage orders in line with guest expectations ensuring an exceptional level of service is always maintained

Ensure that all food and beverage orders are imputed in the tills and are being charged correctly

Set up, clear and promptly service tables after use to ensure that guests can be seated in a timely manner

The successful candidate will have:

• 2/3 Years' experience in a similar position is essential for this position
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Have strong organisational, communication and motivational skills
• Have a professional appearance & a positive work attitude
• Fluent English essential - written and spoken

Some of the benefits of joining the team:

• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
• Bike to Work

  Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection, is an equal opportunities employer.