Restaurant Manager jobs in Lucan, County Dublin

Full-time | Independent Restaurant | Co. Dublin

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Restaurant Manager to join our growing team at our recently opened restaurant in Lucan Village, Co. Dublin.

Since opening, the restaurant has enjoyed strong customer demand and significant growth, and we are now looking for an experienced manager to help lead the business through its next stage of development.

This is a key leadership position for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in high standards and wants to have a genuine influence on the operation. You will work closely with the owners and alongside a highly skilled, Michelin-trained kitchen team, with an innovative approach to food and menu development.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality, confident leading a team and comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy restaurant.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the smooth and successful operation of the restaurant, with a particular focus on service, team performance and the overall guest experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the restaurant team and overseeing daily service
• Creating a positive, professional and high-performing team culture
• Training and developing staff, ensuring consistently high standards
• Managing staff rotas and coordinating payroll
• Maintaining excellent standards of service, food presentation and customer experience
• Managing stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships
• Monitoring labour, food and operational costs
• Contributing to the ongoing financial performance of the restaurant
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Managing customer feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Working closely with the owners and kitchen team on menus, promotions and new initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve the operation as the business continues to grow

The Person

The successful candidate will have previous management experience within a busy restaurant or hospitality environment and will be confident taking responsibility for both people and operational performance.

We are looking for:

• 3+ years' experience in a restaurant or hospitality management role
• Proven experience leading and developing a team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for hospitality, food and delivering an excellent guest experience
• A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the floor during busy periods
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations, stock control and supplier management
• An understanding of food and labour costs and basic financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health & safety
• An interest in speciality coffee and contemporary food
• The initiative and commercial awareness to identify opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the business

Above all, we are looking for someone with energy, ambition and a strong work ethic who wants to become an important part of a growing independent restaurant.

What We Offer

• €42,000–€48,000 salary, depending on experience
• The opportunity to play a key role in a successful and rapidly growing restaurant
• Genuine autonomy and the opportunity to work closely with the owners
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled Michelin-trained kitchen team
• Input into menu development, promotions and future business initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity for career progression as the business continues to grow
• Staff food allowance

Apply

If you are an experienced hospitality manager looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership, lead a strong team and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of an ambitious independent restaurant, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €42,000–€48,000 per year, DOE
Location: Lucan Village, Co. Dublin
Work Location: In person

Pay: €42,000.00-€48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food allowance

Work Location: In person