Day Porter in Ballyfin
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €36,407–€44,087 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Oct 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 Full time permanent position, 5 over 7 days, Shift work. 3 shift patterns available spanning the hours of 8am - 8pm. Occasional night work for cover.
The duties include (but are not limited to):
- 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 complete daily house tours
- Assisting guests with all Demesne activities.
- 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
- Conversing with guests, providing information and directing them as required.
Requirements
Skills and attributes
- Excellent Communication
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Charisma
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
Fluent English
Details
Location: Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Indicative salary: The indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, effective Jun 2026: €36,407–€44,087 per year.
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026, 22:59
Frequently asked
- What are the key duties of a Day Porter at Ballyfin Demesne?
- Key duties include welcoming and assisting guests, managing luggage and parking, maintaining public areas, and providing information and support to guests.
- What are the requirements for the Day Porter role?
- Requirements include excellent communication skills, exceptional customer service, charisma, exceptional attention to detail, and fluent English.
- What is the location of the Day Porter job?
- The job is located at Ballyfin Demesne, County Laois, Ireland.
- What is the salary for the Day Porter role?
- The indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, effective Jun 2026: €36,407–€44,087 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 28 Oct 2026, 22:59.