Senior Bartender An Chúirt Hotel, Gweedore, Co. Donegal

Lead from the Front in a Vibrant Hospitality Environment

An Chúirt Hotel is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading by example, and supporting the smooth operation of a busy hotel bar.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high service standards, mentoring team members, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure an exceptional guest experience at all times.

Prepare and serve beverages to the highest standards.

Support the Bar Manager and Food & Beverage Management team in the daily operation of the bar.

Lead and motivate bar staff during service periods.

Assist with staff training and onboarding of new team members.

Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health & safety regulations, and hotel policies.

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control procedures.

Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.

Ensure the bar is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a busy bar or hotel environment.

Previous supervisory or senior bartender experience is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of beverages, cocktails, wines, and spirits.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

A positive attitude with a hands-on approach to service.

The ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.

Opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality team.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Staff meals while on duty.

Employee discounts and hotel benefits.

A supportive and dynamic working environment in the heart of Gweedore.

Required Criteria

Excellent communication skills

Desired Criteria

Working experience as a Bartender

Knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks

Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Skills Needed

Bar Skills, Bar Service, Exceptional Customer Service Skills

About The Company

The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal.Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards.In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference & banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region.In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.

Company Culture

At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.

Company Benefits

We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment for all our employees, with employee wellbeing, autonomy and supportive management at the core of everything we do.

Vacation, Paid time off, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee of the Month, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

Salary

Not disclosed