Job Ref: SHE1665
Branch: Sheen Falls Lodge
Location: Kenmare
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 29/07/2026
Closing date: 29/08/2026
We are inviting application for a full time Bar Tender /Food Beverage professional who has knowledge and experience in beverage and cocktail making, has bar and food service experience with an eye for detail and takes pride in delivering 5* service to join and enhance our established team in Sheen Bar and Sheen Lounge.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Food Beverage service standards, quality presentation and beverage products.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all beverages and origins.
- Comprehensive cocktail knowledge.
- Understanding stock rotation, storage and changing of a keg etc.
- Being flexible to cater for guests’ requirements, even at short notice and always professionally.
- Ability to ensure that the guest expectation is consistently being met and surpassed as part of the team.
- (Food, Snacks and afternoon teas are served in the bar from 10 am – 9.30pm daily and the service of all is part of the role of a bar tender at Sheen Falls Lodge)
- Ability to show a positive attitude towards guests and colleagues at all time.
- Be self-motivated, being able to work alone with good personal organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Duties include but are not exclusive to:
- Beverages and food service to the Sheen Lounge, Restaurant Lounge, Library, Drawing Room and Bar and Brasserie as scheduled.
- Preparation of beverages for the Signature Restaurant.
- The cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with HACCP and hotel’ standards.
- Friendly efficient operation of service.
- Opening and closing procedure follow through and balance off of micros.
This is a full-time position and is on a rostered basis, which includes weekends and evening shifts.
Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.
Employee benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meals on duty provided
- Employee parking provided
- Full training provided
- Uniforms provided
- Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin, and Wicklow
- Employee recognition awards and appreciation days
- Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club
- Employee gym provided
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward
- Employee birthday celebrations reward
- Employee referral bonus
We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of professional, passionate and caring individuals, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.
Sheen Falls Lodge is a 2 Michelin Keys and is part of Relais Chateaux, which includes some of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurants that have set the standard for hospitality excellence. Clear opportunities for progression are a priority for us, too.
If you cannot see a role that is suitable for you at the moment but feel you would make a great addition to the team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Click here to send in your CV and we'll keep you in mind for when any appropriate opportunities arise.
