On the lookout for a short-term gig?

The Metropole Hotel is hiring 50 extra team members to help them keep the crowds happy at this year’s Cork Jazz Festival.

The hotel, which is home to the Jazz Festival Club, is hiring experienced bar staff, floor staff, cloakroom staff and cleaning attendants.

The first of two recruitment open days will be held at the hotel on McCurtain Street on Thursday, October 3rd while the second takes place on Wednesday, October 9th. Both events are open from 1pm to 7pm and people are asked to bring their CV and references when attending.

“The Metropole Hotel is the original home of the Cork Jazz Festival and we are, once again this year, bringing an exciting line-up of diverse artists to the hotel right across the October Bank Holiday weekend,” said Strategic Director of HR at Trigon Hotels, Kathleen Linehan.

“We have live musical performances on five different stages along with dining packages, including dinner and entry to the Cork Jazz Club. It’s the busiest time of the year for the hotel and we are looking for experienced people to join our dedicated team for this exciting weekend and beyond into the Christmas period.”

The hotel’s weekend programme runs from Friday, October 25th to Monday, October 28th.