A career in the hospitality industry is a life of wonderful opportunity.  Like most things in life the foundation is of paramount importance and the experience of working in the Park Hotel Kenmare will prove to be a cornerstone of your career. 

Knowing the basics, the intricacies of great hospitality, personalised service and detailed operational systems will ensure you’re CV and application will be viewed with interest from future employers.  We strive to provide a working environment that is exact but friendly.  Our average length of service is one of the longest in the industry indicating the warm environment. 

Current Vacancies

Restaurant Manager
We currently have a vacancy for the crucial role of Restaurant Manager.  Applicants need to have experience in a fine dining restaurant with extensive knowledge of world wines, warm personality, people skills and an innovative approach to delivering a superior guest experience.  
Please forward your CV to
Mr Rory O’Sullivan
General Manager
Park Hotel Kenmare,
Kenmare.
ROSullivan@ParkKenmare.com
00353 64 664 41200

Some of our past colleagues, who remain in regular contact with us, have gone on to be industry leaders.

Mr Tony Daly
Managing Director
Dream Ireland
“Having trained in Junior Management in the Park Hotel Kenmare I went on to work with Four Seasons Hotels, USA. There is no better centre for training in the hospitality business than the Park Hotel Kenmare; their standards of operation and customer communication are simply the best in the world.”

Enda Cunningham
General Manager
Gordon Ramsay Melbourne
“For a young trainee/manager the Park Hotel Kenmare offers the best environment to learn what true service is from the example set by Francis and John Brennan's team. You will truly learn how to exceed your guest's expectations.”

Richard Linden
Bar & Restaurant Manager
The Cliff House Hotel
"The Park was the first hotel I worked in and I ended up staying for three years. There is no better Hotel in Ireland to kick off your career than in the Park - Irish Hospitality at it's very best.”
 
Patrick Hanley
General Manager
Amber Springs Hotel
“Working with the team of people who have been the standard bearers for the Irish hotel business for the past 30 years, an institution, was a privilege.  The Park Hotel Kenmare is the d definition of hotel excellence.”

Veronica Tangney
Owner
Instill
 "What a pleasure to spend six unforgettable years at SÁMAS &  Park Hotel Kenmare.  With so many opportunities to excel through the continuous encouragement and support of the management team my life is so much more enriched from the experience."

Michelle O’Donoghue
Front Office Manager
Burlington Hotel
“Following College my first job was in the Dining Room of the Park Hotel Kenmare.  From there I was promoted to Reception where I experienced the essence of good hotel keeping.  The lessons I learned stand to me every day and I will forever be indebted to my time in Kenmare.”

Seamus Crotty
Assistant Manager
Hayfield Manor Hotel
“My time working in the Park Hotel Kenmare with the Brennan’s was inspirational to say the least, their knowledge, experience and genuine warmth towards both staff and guests created a working environment that was a pleasure to be a part of.”