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Restaurant General Manager

Global Cuisine – Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16, Ireland

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

About Us

Global Cuisine is an established, high-volume buffet restaurant located in Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin.

We are seeking a highly experienced, professional and results-driven Restaurant General Manager to take full responsibility for the overall management, operations and business performance of our restaurant.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in four- or five-star hotels or large-scale restaurant operations within Europe, with a proven track record in operational leadership, financial management and team development.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong commercial awareness, independent decision-making and the ability to manage all aspects of restaurant operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations & Management

• Take full responsibility for the overall management and daily operations of the restaurant.
• Oversee front-of-house, back-of-house and administrative operations.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective operational procedures and service standards.
• Ensure smooth coordination between all departments.
• Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency and overall business performance.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee restaurant budgets, revenue, operating expenses and profitability.
• Monitor and control labour costs, food costs and other operational expenses.
• Analyse financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Manage purchasing, stock control, supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and optimise business performance.

Leadership & Human Resources

• Lead, manage and develop a large, multicultural restaurant team.
• Oversee staff recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Establish clear management structures, responsibilities and accountability.
• Oversee workforce planning, payroll coordination and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and workplace regulations.

Customer Experience & Quality Standards

• Maintain consistently high standards of customer service, food quality and hospitality.
• Oversee customer feedback, complaints and service recovery procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain professional standards across all areas of the restaurant.

Business Development & Strategic Planning

• Work directly with the business owners to develop and implement operational and commercial strategies.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, revenue development and cost optimisation.
• Oversee marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial performance reports.
• Take ownership of operational challenges and implement effective solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in four- or five-star hotels or large-scale restaurants within Europe, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Director of Food & Beverage or Operations Manager.
• Extensive hands-on experience in restaurant operations and business management.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, revenue management and profitability analysis.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, multicultural hospitality teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of European hospitality industry standards.
• Good understanding of Irish employment legislation, HACCP, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to make effective operational and strategic decisions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous senior management experience with internationally recognised hotel groups or established large-scale restaurant businesses.
• Experience managing buffet restaurants or high-volume food and beverage operations.
• A qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working in the Irish hospitality industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Senior leadership role with significant operational responsibility.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established restaurant business.
• Direct reporting relationship with the business owners.
• Professional working environment with opportunities for long-term career development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, outlining their relevant management experience and professional achievements.

Email: globaldublin14@gmail.com

Email Subject: Restaurant General Manager Application

Only candidates who meet the essential experience requirements will be considered for this position.

职位类型：全职

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