Restaurant Manager jobs in County Galway

We are looking to recruit a Bar Manager to join our award winning team here in The Connacht Hotel. This role will be reporting to The Hotel Manager.

Function: To manage and lead all Bar operations and to deliver the financial success of the Beverage function in teh hotel.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• To lead the Bar department and execute the strategy to achieve department goals.
• To support the Hotel Manager in the strategic running of the hotel Bar.
• To engage in the recruitment process by partaking in interviews, overseeing trials and making hiring decisions
• To ensure new staff are fully trained and supported during on-boarding period
• To focus on retention and development of employees
• To review and report staff performance
• To motivate the team and lead by example
• Manage correct set-up and service of Bar, floor, lobby and glass corridor for all service times and ensure consistency at all times
• Hands on approach to service when required
• Support evening service in the restaurant
• To review sales on a regular basis and identify new sources of revenue and product development in order to maximise the profitability
• To liaise with Sales and Marketing team on the beverage promotional programme for the year ensuring profitability
• To liaise with Meetings & Events department to ensure all occasions / events’ booking requirements for F&B are correct and delivered.
• To oversee and support events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service is delivered at all times
• To communicate effectively with other departments and their managers to ensure smooth operations and service quality
• To effectively manage and forecast staff rosters
• To be responsible for payroll costs for the department and to ensure they are meeting their forecasted payroll costs
• To maintain efficient control measures of the bar stock and inventory
• To supervise cash handling practices within the department
• To manage food and beverage costs effectively
• Work closely with HR to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health & safety, employment regulations and other statutory regulations.
• To support Green Team with the company policy and initiatives to promote Sustainability and Green approach within Food and Beverage department

Core Competencies

• Customer orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership and delegation
• Decisiveness
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of food and beverage
• Pro-activeness
• Approachable
• Communication
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking

Professional requirements and Experience:

• 2 Years experience as a Bar Manager
• Hospitality/ Event Management Degree desirable
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours
• Fluent in English written and verbal
• HACCP

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Bar Manager: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person