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Restaurant Manager – The Black Lion, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Salary: €45,000 per annum
Location: The Black Lion, 207A Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

The Black Lion is one of Dublin's most historic and well-established hospitality venues, serving the Inchicore community for generations. Located in the heart of Dublin 8, the venue combines a busy food offering with a strong local pub trade and a reputation for quality service and hospitality.

We are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Restaurant Manager to oversee and lead our food service operation. This is a hands-on management role for someone who is passionate about hospitality, guest experience, team development, and driving commercial performance.

Key ResponsibilitiesFood Service Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food presentation, service, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Manage service periods effectively, maintaining excellent communication between front and back of house teams.
• Ensure all opening, service, and closing procedures are completed to company standards.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements where required.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate front of house staff.
• Lead by example on the floor during busy service periods.
• Conduct regular staff training and performance reviews.
• Manage employee performance and address issues in line with company procedures.
• Create a positive, professional, and customer-focused culture.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage labour costs in line with budgeted targets.
• Drive food sales and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Monitor daily and weekly trading performance.
• Assist with stock control procedures and cost management.
• Work closely with senior management on sales initiatives and business development opportunities.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company operating procedures.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness throughout all customer-facing areas.
• Manage customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure all licensing and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 2 years' management experience in a busy restaurant, gastropub, hotel, or food-led hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and customer service standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of labour control, stock management, and profitability.
• Experience with rostering, cash handling, and reporting systems.
• HACCP and food safety knowledge essential.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Salary of €45,000 per annum
• Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management structure
• Staff meals on duty
• Employee discounts across group venues

If you are a motivated hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a busy food operation and build your career with an established Dublin venue, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €45,000 per annum

Apply with CV and cover letter.

Pay: €45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person