The Montenotte is an independent, privately-owned, luxury destination hotel situated in the heart of Cork. Built within a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner; offering all guests the luxury to rest and play, enjoying a truly urban escape experience.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We are Certified a Great Place to Work: December 2022 to December 2023, and certified as an Excellent Employer for 2023 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme. 

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort Hotel in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness
• Launching in 2024, The Montenotte will be opening The Woodland Suite Experience which will epitomize a sense of escape for guests. Nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive cocoons will enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity.

We are currently recruiting for an Accommodation Assistant to work up to 5 full day shifts a week.

The Person: The successful candidate will have:

Experience in a similar role in a hotel of a similar standard and quality

Must be flexible, enjoy a challenge and is able to work outside the comfort zone while maintaining the ability to be objective and positive

Be courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of service.

Must be a team player with the ability to multi task.

Must be standards driven and detail orientated.

Maintain a professional image at all times through appearance.

The Role: You will be required to:

To greet all guests in a warm and a friendly manner

To work as part of the Accommodation team

To clean and service the hotel guest rooms, bathrooms and public areas

To ensure guests corridors and public areas are cleaned and serviced to the required standard.

To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all standards of performance and delivery within the accommodation department

To develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in your department and related departments.

A competitive rate of pay which is reviewed periodically, continuous training, free parking and complimentary use of our leisure centre is all part of the enticing package that we are offering.

Hours: Working hours will vary week to week dependent on business levels

Our #MPeople are our business!

The Montenotte offers a variety on employee benefits, including:

• World class employee changing facilities and a stylish employee restaurant Croi.
• Bespoke Montenotte uniforms for all guest-facing employees.
• Group discount HSF Health Plan.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Career guidance & coaching.
• Culinary apprenticeships.
• Trainee management development programmes.
• Internships & work placement opportunities.
• Graduate development programmes.
• Employee wellness programmes.
• Trained mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme.
• A free meal in our employee restaurant Croi while on duty.
• Free use of the Motion Health Club with facilities including:
• Free weekly employee exercise class every Thursday morning.
• Access to personal training & fitness assessments.
• 25% discount off food in Panorama.
• 25% discount off spa treatments at Bellevue Spa.
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the travel pass scheme.
• Employee engagement and recognition programmes.
• Referral reward scheme.
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability and health & safety opportunities.
• #MPeople events.
• #MPeople sporting activities.
• #Mpeople community engagement with our local community & our charity partner, Pieta.