Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Prestigious Golf Club – North Dublin

A well-established and prestigious golf club is seeking a dedicated and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead its front-of-house operations and oversee the delivery of a high-quality Food & Beverage (F&B) offering. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional guest experiences, efficient daily operations, and the development of a professional, service-driven team, while meeting revenue and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the restaurant’s day-to-day operations, ensuring a smooth, welcoming, and high-end experience for all members and guests.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of customer service across all F&B services.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to shape and evolve food and beverage menus, with a focus on quality, seasonality, and member preferences.
• Drive F&B sales through strategic menu presentation, upselling, and promotional initiatives.
• Inspire, train, and lead the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding service and maintain uniform service standards.
• Promote a positive and productive team environment, with regular refresher training sessions and development opportunities.
• Uphold the highest hygiene and health & safety standards in accordance with HACCP regulations.
• Proactively resolve customer concerns or complaints to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory to support service needs while minimising waste and loss.
• Monitor and control staffing and operational costs to align with budgeted targets.
• Produce regular reports on F&B revenue, stock, and service performance.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and other departments to ensure seamless service for daily dining and special events.
• Support the planning and delivery of events and functions, ensuring food and service quality meet expectations.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in the use of POS and booking systems, and report any issues promptly.
• Identify and implement ongoing improvements to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in a Food & Beverage management.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality service, menu planning, and current food and drink trends.
• HACCP certification or equivalent food safety training is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability.
• Passion for exceptional service and the creation of memorable dining experiences.
• Experience in staff training, scheduling, and performance management.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, professional environment within a leading golf club.
• Full responsibility to shape and elevate the F&B experience.
• Meals while on duty.
• Staff discounts in the Pro Shop.
• Complimentary rounds of golf.