General Manager

PE Global (UK); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group is seeking a visionary General Manager to lead a new food, drink, and entertainment venue in Killarney. This role involves overseeing the project from fit-out to launch, managing daily operations, and ensuring exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in hospitality leadership, particularly in opening or refurbishing venues. This exciting position offers a competitive salary and bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus based on performance

Support from ownership group

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hospitality leadership—preferably in food halls or multi-vendor venues.
• Proven experience in opening or refurbishing hospitality venues.
• Strong vendor, people, and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venue through fit-out and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Recruit and onboard chef-operators, bar and event staff.
• Manage daily service and oversee financial performance.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Vendor management

Operational management

Customer experience focus

Job description

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in the Heart of Killarney

An ambitious new food, drink, and entertainment venue is set to open in one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations—Killarney. Situated in a well-known outlet centre, this new concept will celebrate the very best of local flavour, craft drinks, and live experience.

We are now hiring a visionary General Manager to lead this project from the ground up—from fit-out and vendor onboarding to launch and day-to-day operations. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a flagship hospitality destination with significant backing and potential for long-term success.

About the Concept

This brand-new venue will feature :

8 chef-led food kiosks offering exciting, independent culinary experiences

A premium branded bar and artisan coffee station

A flexible events and pop-up retail space designed to host live music, private events, and seasonal markets

A high-volume, guest-first operation focused on excellence in service, food, and atmosphere

Your Role : General Manager / MD

You will be the driving force behind the project—strategically, operationally, and culturally. From day one, you’ll play a lead role in bringing the vision to life and ensuring the venue is a success with both locals and the millions of tourists who visit Killarney each year.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening & Project Delivery

Lead the venue through fit-out and setup—working closely with contractors, architects, and brand teams

Ensure full compliance with licensing, health & safety, and food service regulations

Oversee all technical systems, including utilities, bar infrastructure, and IT / POS

Vendor & Team Leadership

Recruit and onboard 8 independent chef-operators working on a turnover-based model

Hire, train, and motivate bar, coffee, and event staff

Build a strong, collaborative culture with a focus on customer experience and high standards

Operations & Commercial Oversight

Manage daily service across all F&B and event operations

Monitor performance, margins, and vendor turnover to drive profitability

Lead inventory, stock control, and P&L reporting

Marketing, Events & Brand Partnerships

Activate the event space with entertainment, bookings, and seasonal programming

Collaborate with marketing on social campaigns, merchandise, and brand storytelling

Build relationships with local tourism partners to attract cruise and coach tours

Represent the venue within the local community and wider hospitality scene

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience :

5+ years in hospitality leadership—ideally in food halls, bars, or multi-vendor venues

Proven experience in opening or significantly refurbishing a hospitality venue

Strong vendor, people, and operational management skills

You Bring :

Outstanding leadership and communication ability

Commercial and operational acumen—strong with budgets, KPIs, and systems (POS, rotas, bookings)

A creative, flexible mindset with a passion for customer experience

An entrepreneurial spirit ready to build something unique and lasting

Nice to Have :

A strong network of chefs, vendors, or hospitality talent in the Southwest

Experience with live events, bar programming, or branded activations

Local insight into the tourism and food landscape of Killarney and Kerry

What’s on Offer

A leadership role with ownership-level influence

The chance to create one of Kerry’s next great social and culinary destinations

Competitive base salary + bonus based on performance and revenue growth

Full support from a highly engaged ownership group and marketing team

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