Let's Connect Now!In summer 2026, we’re opening Ómós — a 16-bedroom guesthouse and 40-seat restaurant set on 4.2 acres just outside the heritage town of Abbeyleix, County Laois.The name Ómós — meaning honour, duty, and respect — reflects our intention behind the project: to create something lasting and meaningful, something with soul. A guesthouse and restaurant that feel like they belong — that reflect our neighbourhood and community, and that generously welcome curiosity, craft, and discovery.We are about to commence building our team, and are currently accepting expressions of interest from professionals across a range of disciplines who are interested in joining Ómós.We will be hiring for roles for our Restaurant and Guesthouse team.If you're looking for your next career move and want to be considered for upcoming opportunities launching in approximately 6 months, we’d love to hear from you.Why work with usWe’re committed to creating a workplace that is nourishing, respectful, and inspiring. As part of the Ómós team, you can expect:
A 4-day work week with Sundays and Mondays off
A restaurant with one dinner service per day, with lunch service only on Saturdays
A generous salary and benefits
An amazing daily staff meal and excellent coffee
A high-standard, custom-built space with natural light and premium LED lighting (front and back of house)
A dedicated staff lounge with a kitchen and views of the market garden
On-site showers for your comfort
Uniforms provided and laundered in-house
A culture grounded in respect, kindness, and professionalism
A project surrounded by nature, celebrating Irish craft and contemporary design
Regular guest speakers and collaborative events
We're especially keen to hear from people with experience or aspirations in the following roles;
Accommodation Assistants
Assistant Manager
Bar Manager/ Bar Tender
Chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Commis Chef)
Chef de Rang
Head Baker & Assistant Baker
Head Gardener
Housekeeping
Kitchen Manager
Maintenance Person
Night Manager
Porters
Reservations/ Communications Coordinator
Restaurant Supervisors
Sommelier
How to express interestPlease submit your CV or a letter outlining your area of interest and experience to date.We will review every submission carefully and will keep you updated as suitable opportunities arise.