Kitchen Steward

Overview:

The Kitchen Steward plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This position ensures that all kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas meet the hotel's high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. The Kitchen Steward supports the kitchen team by ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and ready for use, contributing to the smooth operation of kitchen services. This role requires the ability to work in a pressurised environment and work as a team and adhering to the high standards. Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language necessary. The candidate will need to be able to take direction and prioritise tasks and work within the timelines.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean, wash, and sanitize all kitchen equipment, including dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness in areas of the kitchen, including food storage areas, equipment, and dishwashing stations.
• Ensure kitchen floors, walls, and surfaces are clean and free of debris at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area and kitchen storage spaces.
• Ensure that all work areas meet the required health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Empty trash and waste bins regularly and dispose of waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
• Assist with the unloading and proper storage of deliveries, ensuring that supplies are stored in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen staff with basic food prep tasks, such as washing and peeling vegetables, as needed.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and cleaning food preparation equipment to prevent contamination.
• Monitor and report any kitchen equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the kitchen management.
• Support the kitchen team during peak hours, ensuring that the kitchen environment remains organized and clean throughout service.
• Adhere to all hotel and regulatory standards for hygiene and safety, including food safety protocols.
• Assist in the rotation of kitchen supplies, ensuring the proper stock levels are maintained.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are an independent, family-owned hotel with a story that started in the 1930s when Marie O'Sullivan, just fourteen years old, began working in her aunt's guesthouse (which she eventually bought and ran herself.)

That spirit of hard work, resourcefulness, and determination still guides everything we do today. Being family-owned means we can make decisions based on what is right—for our guests, our team, our environment, and our community—not just what is profitable.

We believe that true luxury is not about being flashy or formal. It is a much quieter, warmer, kinder thing. It is about creating a place where people feel genuinely welcome and cared for, and that starts with how we treat one another.

Company Culture

What we stand for matters

Working at The Killarney Park means joining a team that values bravery, authenticity, and belonging.

• Being Brave

means speaking up with new ideas, taking ownership of your role, and doing things the right way even when it is challenging.

• Being Authentic

means bringing your real self to work. We do not want you to follow scripts or put on a fake smile; we want your natural warmth to shine through.

• Creating Belonging

means making sure everyone feels welcome and valued—our guests, and your teammates, too.

These are not just nice words. They guide how we show up, how we work, and how we make a difference every day.

Company Benefits

Working at The Killarney Park means being part of a close-knit, five-star team that values warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. We’re proud to support our people with meaningful benefits, learning and development opportunities, and a positive, respectful workplace culture.

Perks of Being Part of Our Team:

• Learning & development programmes to grow your skills and career

• Staff parking

• Complimentary meals while on duty

• 50% off spa treatments and 20% off spa products

• Special off-peak accommodation rates for friends and family

• 50% off meals in the restaurant or bar

• 10% off orders in Luna Coffee & Wine

• Staff Charity Day participation

• Bike to Work scheme

• Monthly staff social events and a full yearly social calendar

• Monthly reward and recognition scheme

• €500 Employee Referral Scheme

At The Killarney Park, your career journey matters.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Discount on spa treatments or products, Discount in gift shop, Free meals during shifts, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Not disclosed