Restaurant Manager jobs in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

About Lana

Lana is an award-winning restaurant group offering authentic Asian street food at affordable prices in a fresh, vibrant and bold atmosphere. Our restaurants provide a welcoming environment where guests can feel at home while experiencing the richness and diversity of Asian culture.

Over the past six years, Lana has grown from strength to strength, expanding to 14 restaurants nationwide and employing over 250+ team members. With further expansion, we are continuing to bring the Lana experience to new locations across the country.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team and play a key role in the continued success of Lana.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional customer service, high food quality standards and a positive working environment for your team.

You will lead, motivate and develop your team while overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, including staff management, scheduling, food safety, stock control, budgeting and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, scheduling and performance.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, waste management and cost control.
• Manage budgets and support the achievement of sales and profitability targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for both customers and employees.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Create a positive team culture that reflects Lana’s values and commitment to hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within the catering or hospitality industry and be available to work full-time.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• A strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Good commercial awareness, including budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a hands-on approach to management.

Why Join Lana?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing restaurant group with a strong reputation, a vibrant culture and ambitious plans for the future. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, develop your management career and contribute to the continued success and expansion of Lana.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €15.50 per hour

Experience:

• Hospitality management: 2 years (preferred)
• Restaurant: 3 years (preferred)
• restaurant management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person