Food & Beverage Assistant

Role overview

Victoria Hotel Galway is seeking a part-time Food & Beverage Assistant who can begin as soon as possible. The role suits someone who is comfortable working in a lively hospitality setting and has experience in a busy restaurant environment.

The right person should be confident handling orders, delivering meals and drinks, and consistently offering a high standard of guest service. This is a chance to become part of a friendly, energetic, and vibrant hotel team.

Core duties

• Take customer orders and serve food and drinks efficiently.
• Keep service standards consistently strong throughout shifts.
• Work to the instructions and direction of the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Monitor stock and record any variances or discrepancies.
• Step in to cover bar shifts, including serving both beverages and food.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a comparable hospitality role.
• Comfortable performing well under pressure.
• Strong enthusiasm for customer care and guest satisfaction.
• Good command of English.
• Ability to take initiative and act proactively.
• Working knowledge of bar service.

Personal qualities

• Positive, can-do approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Works well under pressure.
• Collaborative team player.

About the employer

The Victoria Hotel Galway is part of the Byrne Hotel Group, a family-owned collection of hotels and guest houses across Galway, Dublin, and the UK. The group focuses on genuine Irish hospitality, excellent guest experiences, and a supportive workplace culture.

Employees are supported with training and development opportunities, along with room to grow across the wider hotel group. The organisation also values strong teams, professionalism, and a positive working environment.

Additional information

The Byrne Hotel Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job type: fully flexible.

Benefit: food allowance.