Student Placements & Internship opportunities 2024

Apply now to join our Internship & Placement Programme on the Ashford Castle Estate.

Who are we?

We're a multi-award winning, family-owned hotel collection of 18 eclectic boutique-style hotels, augmented with fine dining restaurants, bars, meeting venues and experiences. We have hotels in seven countries. We like to say that our customers arrive as our guests, leave as friends, and return as family. 

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021.


We offer paid internship opportunities in both Ashford Castle & The Lodge at Ashford Castle:

• Food & Beverage (minimum 6 to 12 months)
• Rooms Division (minimum 6 to 12 months)
• Kitchen (minimum 6 to 12 months)

Our Benefits: 

• Dedicated People & Culture contact.
• Assigned Mentor (Industry leader & senior Manager)
• Working alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Participation in our Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability initiatives and other project work.
• Professional, award-winning learning and development.
• Trainign to the Forbes 5 star luxury standards.
• Training courses such as Becoming RCH Ambassadors; Complaint Resolution; Empowerment & Delegation.
• Two paid volunteering days (12 months placement only).
• F&B & Accommodation discounts with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally.
• Employee Monthly recognition events.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for students with a positive attitude, warm personality, and strong interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain experience in the luxury hotel sector with one of the most highly recognised hospitality organisations in the world.

By the end of your internship, you should be able to supervise and lead a shift within your designated department as well as be actively involved in implementing new strategies and experiences for our guests and teams.