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Join Our Team Welcoming Guests from Around the World in Drogheda

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The experience

Be a Spooner at The Spoon and The Stars

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual to assist with housekeeping, maintaining communal areas, and providing excellent service at reception. Explore Drogheda while being an essential part of our staff!

English is important for the reception shift as you'll interact with guests from around the world.

Passionate about hospitality? Apply today and join us in Drogheda!
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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 21 and 80 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join Our Hostel Family in Drogheda, Ireland!

We are a cozy and welcoming hostel located just minutes from the heart of Drogheda, Ireland. We are looking for friendly and responsible volunteers to join our team and help with housekeeping, cleaning common areas, and assisting guests at the reception.

What We Offer:

A private staff room with an en-suite bathroom.

A delicious breakfast every day.

An opportunity to meet and make friends from all over the world.

A fully equipped kitchen available for all staff to use.

A great location, close to Drogheda’s city center, perfect for exploring Ireland.

Assistance with local information and tips for living in Ireland.

Flexible working hours – we ask for 25 hours of work per week (5 hours per day), but we are happy to discuss and adjust schedules according to your needs.

A small symbolic contribution of €20 per week as a token of appreciation.

What We Expect:

A commitment of at least one month.

A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and the willingness to help with cleaning tasks and reception duties.

Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

If you're looking for a place to start to explore Ireland, and meet people from different cultures, we’d love to have you on board! Come and experience Ireland in a unique way while making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Activities & Shift

Breakfast Shift: This shift takes place every morning at 8am. Your main responsibilities will be serving breakfast at the kitchen table and ensuring the hostel is clean and tidy. You will be in charge of maintaining the common areas, such as the lounge, kitchen, and bathrooms. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone during this shift – there will always be other staff members to help. The breakfast shift is a great way to start the day and prepare the hostel for guests to enjoy a comfortable morning.

Housekeeping Shift: During the housekeeping shift, you will be responsible for changing bed linens, cleaning the rooms, and ensuring everything is in order. You will also tidy up and clean the common areas of the hostel. Like the breakfast shift, you’ll never be alone – other staff members will be there to assist you. This shift is important to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and create a pleasant environment for all guests.

Reception Shift: The reception shift involves a variety of tasks. You will check in guests, respond to emails, answer phone calls, and manage the hostel's daily operations. You’ll be handling the system that keeps everything running smoothly, including dealing with payments, issuing receipts, and making sure the guests’ needs are met. A good level of English is important for this shift, as you will be communicating directly with guests and dealing with any inquiries or concerns. Please note that this shift might involve working alone at times, as you're the first point of contact for guests.

Training: When you first arrive, you’ll have a chance to rest for two days after your travels. Once you’re settled in, we will provide you with training to make sure you’re comfortable.

Rules

Keep the staff room tidy and clean at all times.

Be participative, take initiative, and contribute to creating a positive atmosphere.

We are always open to new ideas, so feel free to share your thoughts!

Keep the noise down after 10 PM to ensure a peaceful environment for all.

We do not allow any kind of drugs in the hostel.

Be kind, respectful, and considerate to everyone – both guests and fellow staff members.