How would you like to work at Ashford Castle? The opulent hotel is exhibiting as well as recruiting at Jobs Expo Galway on Saturday 11 February 2017.
Ashford Castle is set on 350 acres of parkland and overlooks Lough Corrib. The hotel has a reputation for unrivalled service and warm Irish hospitality, in addition to five star luxury and fine dining. As a result, Ashford Castle is one of the most prestigious hotels in Europe and was recently voted the "Best Hotel in the World."
A (very) brief history of Ashford Castle
First built in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo family, Ashford Castle has a long history. In 1852, the Guinness family bought the castle. The new owners extended the building and the estate as well as planted thousands of trees. Noel Huggard bought Ashford Castle in 1939 and established it as a hotel. In 1965, a group of Irish-American investors bought the hotel. Finally, in 2013 Red Carnation Hotels bought Ashford Castle and began serious renovations on the property. The iconic hotel reopened in April 2015 after a two-year renovation and restoration programme.
Food and Drink
The hotel serves upmarket, creative Irish cuisine using seasonal ingredients from the West of Ireland. The hotel has four dining rooms including the palatial George V Dining Room for fine dining and a casual bistro. Afternoon tea served in the elegant Connaught Room. Ashford Castle also has an extensive wine cellar.
Amenities
The hotel has several amenities and activities. There is an indoor pool, a spa, a cinema, 9-hole golf course, and a falconry school.
In addition, outdoor activities on the estate include:
- Fishing
- Traditional boat trips
- Tennis courts
- Kayaking
- Powerboat charter
- Equestrian centre
- Woodland zip-line course
- Archery
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Carriage ride
Work at Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle values employees who have a passion for hospitality as well as a positive can-do attitude. All staff members receive training to help them achieve their career goals. Red Carnation Hotels was voted number 3 in the Sunday Times “Top 100 Companies to Work For (2016).”