Seasonal : Waiter / Waitress

Job Description

The Seasonal Waiter/Waitress role involves welcoming guests, taking food and beverage orders, serving meals and drinks, clearing and resetting tables, processing payments, and helping create a relaxed, lively dining experience. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Previous restaurant or bar experience is helpful, though enthusiasm and willingness to learn may be equally valued. Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Applicants should be reliable, well-presented, comfortable working as part of a team, and legally entitled to work in Ireland.

Company Info

The Hoxton is a hospitality brand known for stylish, neighbourhood-focused hotels that combine accommodation, restaurants, bars, and social spaces. The Hoxton Dublin brings this approach to the city centre, offering a lively setting designed to appeal to both hotel guests and local residents. It is part of Ennismore, a lifestyle hospitality company operating a collection of distinctive hotel, restaurant, and cultural brands. Ennismore is supported by Accor, one of the world's largest hospitality groups. The Hoxton places strong emphasis on character, creativity, informal service, and creating welcoming communal spaces. Team members typically work in energetic environments where personality, collaboration, and guest engagement are important. Employment may provide experience in an international hotel group, staff benefits, training, and opportunities to progress within hospitality, subject to the specific contract and local terms.

Destination Guide

Ireland offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, healthcare, construction, finance, and customer service, with Dublin providing the broadest range of international employers. Irish culture is friendly, conversational, and community-oriented, with strong traditions in music, sport, storytelling, and local hospitality. Dublin has a vibrant social scene, while smaller towns offer a quieter lifestyle and easier access to countryside and coastlines. Accommodation can be expensive and competitive, especially in Dublin, so arranging housing early is advisable. Citizens of the EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK generally have the right to live and work in Ireland without an employment visa. Most other nationals need an employment permit and, where applicable, an entry visa before starting work. A PPS number, Irish bank account, tax registration, and suitable health insurance arrangements may also be required. Public transport is strongest around Dublin, while a car is useful outside cities.