Bartender (Full-time) - The Merrion Hotel

Oct. 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland - By The Merrion

The Merrion Hotel located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, opposite Government Buildings, is the capital's most luxurious five star hotel, and a proud mem…

Position Bartender
Languages required English
Venue type Bar, Night club, Cocktail bar, Pub
Working hours Full Time
Contract type Indefinite
The Merrion Hotel located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, opposite Government Buildings, is the capital's most luxurious five star hotel, and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Created from an impeccable restoration of four Georgian Townhouses, the 142-bedroom and suite hotel is arranged around two 18th Century style gardens. The Merrion is home to Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, a Two Star Michelin Restaurant, The Cellar Bar, The Garden Room, and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar. Another key feature of The Merrion Hotel is its stunning art collection - the largest private collection of 19th and 20th century art in Ireland. This art collection provides the inspiration for The Merrion's Art Tea.



The Merrion Hotel has partnered with Flow Hospitality Training to provide a bespoke learning management system for all of our team members. The Merrion is the first hotel in Ireland to provide accredited and tailor made training via Flow Hospitality Training.



The Merrion, one of Dublin's finest luxury hotels is recruiting for a full time.



Our belief is that the success of The Merrion Hotel depends on the commitment of each and every member of our Team. The hospitality & service we provide to our guests must be the very best at all times, and in recognition of this, you will enjoy our excellent benefits which include:



* Competitive Salary

* Increased holiday entitlement with length of service

* Free meals on duty

* Free dry cleaning of company provided uniforms

* Private Health and Dental Insurance

* Contributory Pension Plan from the date you start employment, to include death in service benefit

* Recommend a Friend scheme: bonus paid to you for recruiting a friend or colleague to join The Merrion team

* Travel and Bike to Work - Tax saving Schemes

* Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends

* Free Employee Assistance Programme - free professional counselling and support on everything from anxiety to parenting to exam stress - for you and all your family members

* Learning & Development Opportunities



The Role

We are looking for a service driven individual to join our five star Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to either begin or continue your career in one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Working with a professional and welcoming Team you will be part of creating Merrion Moments for our guests and colleagues with your main duties including:



· Meet the guests expectations

· Provide 5* service

· Tea/coffee service

· Afternoon tea service/evening service

· Drink service/knowledge



The Department consists of two luxury Drawing Rooms, the Garden Terrace and No. 23 Cocktail Bar, catering for light continental breakfast, light fare lunch and evening cocktails and aperitif. Our Drawing Rooms is most famous for our Art Afternoon Tea which is served on a daily basis in our Lounge area. Our Afternoon Tea pastries are based on the Art work which is displayed on the walls in our Drawing Rooms.



Who we are looking for

A candidate with the ability to be professional and communicate courteously and effectively with guests and colleagues alike. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will instil confidence in the services offered. It is these qualities that require your commitment and will set us apart at being a most caring and successful hotel.

Shift work & flexibility are required in this position.



About The Merrion

The Merrion, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, is located opposite Government Buildings in the heart of the city centre. Created from 4 Georgian Townhouses, the 142 bedroom and suites are arranged around two 18th Century style gardens.



If you feel this is the role and Company for you, please apply online with your CV & cover letter detailing what you can bring to us at The Merrion

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