Italian Restaurant jobs in Dublin, County Dublin

Aperitivo Cicchetti is an Italian restaurant and wine bar, located on Nassau Street just off Grafton Street. Our kitchen celebrates authentic Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on quality ingredients and traditional flavours. Inspired by the Venetian tradition of cicchetti, we serve a selection of small plates drawn from the best of Italy’s gastronomy.

Our larger plates feature freshly homemade pasta along with carefully sourced and prepared ingredients. Our menu is seasonal and changed monthly, to highlight the finest locally sourced produce.
Inside, our intimate space creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, inspired by the charm of a 1950s Italian swing-era bar.

We are currently recruiting for a suitable candidate to join our Front of House team to inspire and excit our loyal customers. The successful candidate will have an outgoing personnailty, passion for outstanding service and strong experience working with Italian cusine.

Our Company Culture

At Aperitivo Cicchetti, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. New starters receive comprehensive training and support, including access to our online training platform to help you settle in and grow with us.

We encourage open communication and provide clear guidance on policies, safety, and career development. Our team enjoys benefits such as staff food allowances, discounted menu items, and flexible working arrangements. We are committed to maintaining a safe, positive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Whether you’re starting your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find Aperitivo Cicchetti a place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bar team to ensure stock is always replenished and presentable
• Ensure all tables and areas are cleaned and reset promptly
• Take orders accurately and deliver them efficiently
• Make recommendations based on our products and menu, including daily specials and promotions
• Ensure customers consistently receive high-quality service
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

• Availability to work full-time hours, including nights and weekends
• At least one years experience working with authentic Italian cusine
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Valid work permit (if a non-EU national) allowing you to work at least 30 hours per week
• Fluent English
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and flexibility in working arrangements

Pay: €14.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Italian cuisine: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person