The Firm Restaurant jobs

General Manager

Permanent, full-time

THE OPPORTUNITY

Teamworx is looking for a commercially driven General Manager to lead its clients busy venue . This is a role for someone who knows how to grow a business, not just run it. You will own the P&L, drive sales and margin, and lead a team that delivers great service every day.

You will be hands-on and visible on the floor, while keeping a firm grip on the numbers that make a bar profitable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial and P&L

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  Full ownership of the venue P&L, with weekly reporting on sales, GP, wages and controllable costs.
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  Drive sales growth through pricing, promotions, events and increasing spend per head.
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  Deliver GP targets on food and drink through menu engineering, supplier terms and tight stock control.
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  Manage wage costs by building rosters around trading patterns and demand.
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  Set budgets and forecasts with the owner, and report against them.

Leading the business

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  Lead from the floor, setting the standard for service and the customer experience.
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  Recruit, train and develop the team, and build a strong management structure underneath you.
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  Grow local and visitor trade through events, live music, group bookings, social media and community links.
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  Build loyalty and repeat visits, and protect and grow online reviews.

Operations and compliance

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  Put clear systems and routines in place so standards are consistent on every shift.
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  Manage stock, ordering, cash control and supplier relationships.
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  Ensure full compliance with licensing, health and safety, HACCP and food safety, and responsible serving of alcohol.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

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  At least 3 years as a General Manager, or a senior manager in a high-volume bar or bar and restaurant.
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  A proven track record of driving business growth, with sales figures to back it up.
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  Strong commercial awareness, with hands-on P&L ownership and a clear understanding of margins, GP and wage control.
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  Experience of budgeting, forecasting and reporting to owners or senior management.
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  A visible, hands-on leader who motivates teams and holds them to high standards.
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  Solid knowledge of Irish licensing, health and safety, and food safety requirements.

Desirable

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  Experience in a suburban or destination venue with food, drink and events.
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  A background in a pub group or multi-site operation.
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  Experience with EPOS, stock management and rota systems.
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  Knowledge of the Bray, Wicklow and south Dublin market.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

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  Sales growth against budget and last year
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  GP% on food and drink
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  Wage percentage
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  Average spend per head
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  Online review scores and customer feedback
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  Staff retention and audit results

PACKAGE

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  Competitive base salary, depending on experience
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  Performance bonus linked to sales, GP and wage targets
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  Pension contribution
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  Meals on duty and staff discount

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV in confidence to maurice@teamworx.ie or call 045 898037