Restaurant Manager

1 week ago

Ballina, Mayo County, Ireland Ashford Castle (Cong, County Mayo) Full time

We are currently looking for a Restaurant Manager for Cullen's at the Cottage to join the team at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford
Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and
the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal
adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as
Ireland's top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is
exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a
wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary
characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest
experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and
Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars
by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024.

Key responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager will include:

• To manage Food & Beverage Standards within the Restaurant, ensuring that they meet the required Hotel/RCH Service Standards

• To monitor daily operations within the Restaurant, liaising closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and the Executive Head Chef to ensure that the F&B operation is organised effectively to meet daily business needs

• To be fully aware of Hotel Function Sheets and Restaurant Bookings, ensuring the Restaurant has sufficient equipment, resources and staffing levels to meet the business demands


• To be fully aware of the menus, seasonality of products, explanation and story of menu items as well as the restaurant history
• To work in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring that effective purchasing and cost controls are in place, and that these are reviewed regularly
• To manage the service and ensure all team members are carrying out the standards.

• To be actively involved in all aspects of daily operations in a 'hands on' capacity

The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position should:

• Have successfully graduated with a Hospitality related degree

• Have previous solid experience in the Management of a similar F&B function. Previous 5 star hotel F&B experience.

• Possess a strong knowledge and passion for Food & Beverage

• Good ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc.

• Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods
• Knowledgeable on Leading Hotels of the World and Forbes 5 Star standards. 
• Certification on Wine Spirit and Education Trust (WSET) is a plus 

• Flexible, innovative and adaptable

• Fluency in both written and spoken English

What's in it for you?

Professional, award winning training and
development opportunities Discounted accommodation rates with Red
Carnation Hotel Collection Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other
Employee Recognition Events Discounted rates with many local
businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities) Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject
to availability) Free meals on duty Complimentary dry cleaning of business
attire Recommend friend and family bonus scheme Two paid volunteering days each year Holiday allowance increasing with length
of service up to 25 days Hotel based recognition incentives Free access to Employee Assistance
Programme



  Join us in this incredible new opportunity

We are an equal
opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible
to work in Ireland

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