Job Description

Ballyfin is a 5 Star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

The Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 years of restoration, we offer the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable.

Our 5 star luxury property offers the perfect place for a break from the modern world and offers discretion and privacy like few other destinations.

Ballyfin Demesne is only one of two properties in Ireland who have been awarded Three Michelin Keys. In 2024, our Executive Head Chef Richard Picard-Edwards was successful in gaining Ballyfin's first Michelin Star which we have proudly retained in 2025/2026.

We are excited to announce this amazing opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our One Star Michelin Star Restaurant.

Ballyfin Demesne proudly holds 3 Michelin Keys for our fabulous property located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Co. Laois. We are also the proud recipient of a Michelin star for our fine dining restaurant headed by our talented chef, Richard Picard Edwards.

Our Guest Experience is of the utmost importance at Ballyfin and as such exceptional Customer Service is a must.

We are looking for a hardworking individual who has previous experience working in a Michelin-star restaurant. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and beverage, exceptional customer service and teamwork. In turn, we will offer the opportunity to work in a professional, hospitable, and friendly environment with training and development opportunities and great employee benefits.

This is a full-time, permanent position, 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday. The position is for our dinner service so the shift will be approximately 3pm to closing.

Duties Include (but not limited to:)

• As a chef de rang, your primary responsibility is to deliver exceptional service and ensure a memorable dining experience for guests.
• Welcome guests to the restaurant and show them to their table
• As a host and service professional, you will explain the menu, order of service and answer any questions that the guest may have
• Responsible for taking orders of food and beverage ensuring no errors are made and all dietary requirements have been confirmed.
• Liaising with the kitchen team and chefs as required
• Team work is essential - assist and train colleagues as and when required
• Communicate the details of each dish to the guest and answer any questions
• Serve and clear plates and crockery as required
• Working with the F&B team and Kitchen to ensure clear communication to enhance the guest experience.
• Develop a strong knowledge on all that Ballyfin has to offer including history, food, beverage, activities etc

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

• At least one year previous experience working in a fine-dining or Michelin star restuarant
• Mature and charismatic individual
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Exert a friendly and apprachable manner
• Have a geniune passion for food, beverage and hospitality

If you think that you tick all of these boxes, then we want to hear from you!

Competitive rates and Excellent Employee Benefits on offer for the right candidate.

Additional Information

• Please only apply if you are legally able to work in Ireland
• E xcellent Employee Benefits on offer including generous service charge/gratuity policy
• Rural location and small property (21 bedrooms) so limited staff accommodation available which is a short distance from property.