Butler - Part-time in Ballyfin
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Part time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
About the Role
Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.
The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 years of restoration, we offer the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable.
Our 5 star luxury property offers the perfect place for a break from the modern world and offers discretion and privacy like few other destinations.
This is a Part-time, Seasonal position, working approximately 2 over 7 days, Shift work. Mainly Weekends and Seasonal Holidays. Ideal for a local candidate who is flexible.
3 shift patterns available spanning the hours of 8am - 8pm.
Details
Location: Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
Contract type: Part-Time, Seasonal
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026, 23:59
Requirements
Skills and attributes:
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- team work
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
Duties
- Welcome our guests on the steps of the House as they arrive
- Meet and greet our guests
- Responsible for guest luggage and parking of expensive vehicles
- Responsible to assist guests to their allocated rooms
- To have an almost constant presence in the public areas and entrance hall.
- Answer the house telephone in a courteous and helpful manner. Taking messages on behalf of guests and management and ensuring such messages are passed on promptly and accurately.
- Offering the best possible advice to guests on the House and Demesne and completing daily house tours
- Assisting guests with all Demesne activities as instructed.
- Issuing and maintaining all sports equipment and golf buggies.
- Restocking, cleaning and maintaining all public fireplaces
- Keeping public areas tidy and checking on guests without intruding on their privacy.
- Helping other departments when necessary
- Cleaning footwear and issuing umbrellas and coats where required.
Frequently asked
- What are the duties of the Butler role?
- Duties include welcoming guests, meeting and greeting, handling luggage, assisting guests to their rooms, maintaining a presence in public areas, answering the house telephone, offering advice on the house and demesne, assisting with activities, maintaining sports equipment, restocking fireplaces, keeping public areas tidy, helping other departments, and cleaning footwear.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- Excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills, teamwork, and exceptional attention to detail.
- What is the contract type and tenure for this role?
- Part-time, Seasonal, working approximately 2 over 7 days, Shift work. Mainly Weekends and Seasonal Holidays.
- What are the shift patterns for this role?
- 3 shift patterns available spanning the hours of 8am - 8pm.