Company/Organisation Profile

While on holidays in Donegal, Jody Gysling had occasion to visit Lough Eske. Here he found a little piece of Switzerland hidden away in the Hills of Donegal. The attraction of the snow-capped Blue Stack Mountains was complimented by the friendly people and soon Jody was to make this wee corner of Ireland his home.

Jody bought an old cottage from two brothers by the name of Harvey. On what can only be described as a swamp, he painstakingly drew stones by tractor 10 miles away. Over the years, many friends came to visit and so with true Donegal hospitality, Jody entertained guests with fine food and wine.

Escaping the pressures of a hectic life in Switzerland, Jody decided to stay in Ireland and build a small guest house. He started out with four rooms and in 1989, Harvey’s Point was opened to the public with twenty bedrooms and a small restaurant.

At this time his brother, Marc had joined him in his crazy dream. Just before the hotel opened, Jody offered a young local girl called Deirdre a job for the summer. And what a long summer it turned out to be!

Romance blossomed between Marc and Deirdre and together with Jody, they developed the business.

In 1996 Marc and Deirdre were married on Valentine’s Day at Harvey’s Point and now have three children. Carl, James and Christina.

Every year, there was reinvestment in the hotel. A new ballroom was added, the restaurant was extended and new bedrooms were built in 2005.  The new Lakeshore Suites came on stream in 2012 and a new look Harvey’s Restaurant Lounge and Bar in 2014.

Business grew from strength to strength and Harvey’s Point became renowned for excellent cuisine and a warm Irish welcome in a truly special location.

Harvey’s Point has grown considerably over the years. There are now 88 palatial Suites in the main hotel as well as The Lodge which features 13 compact cabin style rooms for special interest groups.

The Ballroom is very popular for weddings, Sunday Lunch and Cabaret evenings while the newly opened Garden Suite is ideal for conferences and special occasion gatherings. In recent years, the Lakeside Restaurant has been upgraded and Harvey’s Bar has been extended to include a glass-covered terrace almost on the shores of Lough Eske.

Using the strap line ‘Swiss-made in Ireland’, the hotel gained an enviable reputation for world-class hotel-keeping, blended with genuine Irish hospitality. Winner of many accolades, Harvey’s Point has been awarded the title of Number 1 Hotel in Ireland in the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards for five consecutive years (2013-2017) and again in 2019 and the Georgina Campbell ‘Hotel of the Year’ 2017.

It is a new exciting chapter in the ever-evolving story of Harvey’s Point. In June 2019, The Hotel entered a new era when Austrian investor, Thomas Roeggla purchased the Hotel from the Gysling Family. With some of Ireland’s finest hotels under his ownership, Thomas is represented by Davy Real Estate Ireland and the Hotel portfolio is managed by Windward Hotel Management.  Together with the Harvey’s Point Team ambitious plans are being explored to further develop this wonderful property.

Placement Details

Harvey’s Point has a reputation for outstanding customer service and fabulous cuisine. To achieve this reputation, every member of our team is a vital component and given the opportunity to flourish.

Due to our business expanding, we currently have an opportunity for a hardworking and self-motivated individual to join our Accommodation Team on a placement as an Accommodation Assistant. 

The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, be reliable, a good communicator, a team player and have a passion to work in the hospitality industry.

Primary Objectives

*To provide clean and well-maintained bedrooms and all areas as designated by the duty Housekeeper on your shift

* To ensue that all work is carried out in line with the Hotel’s standards and Harvey’s Point as laid down in the Standards Of Performance manual (SOPs).

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

• To clean bedrooms and designated areas to the SOP standards.
• To report and hand in lost property to your duty Housekeeper
• To ensure that any special requests are adhered to in the guest bedroom.
• To ensure that guests are greeted with a smile and every assistance given to them during their stay.
• To ensure all accommodation trolleys are adequately stocked and cleaned before start and at end of shift.
• To ensure weekly, monthly and annual cleaning is carried out as requested by duty Housekeeper.
• To carry out duties and any other reasonable request as asked by the Duty Housekeeper or Duty Manager.
• To ensure a high level of security at all times with regard to master keys and guests property.
• To report any maintenance requirements or faults with any equipment needed to carry out your duties.
• To check all your areas for any items missing or broken such as bulbs and report same to duty Housekeeper.
• To be on time for all shifts and to ensure that you clock in and out for every shift worked.
• To be aware of all cleaning materials used in carrying out your tasks and to be full conversant with rules and regulations pertaining to their use.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please  email [email protected] with your CV . Alternatively, you can post your CV to:

Natasha Gilleece
Harvey's Point Hotel
Lough Eske
Donegal Town