Assistant Restaurant Manager

drumanilra; Strandhill; On-site; EUR 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development support

Bike to Work Scheme

Annual Leave

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Company events

Company pension

Job summary

drumanilra in Strandhill is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support smooth daily operations and deliver great customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in hospitality and strong teamwork skills.

This hands-on leadership role involves supervising shifts, training staff, and maintaining standards in a dynamic café/restaurant environment. The position offers a pay range of €16-17 per hour, alongside various employee benefits including discounts, training support, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in hospitality.
• Legal right to work in Ireland and a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience with POS systems

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Calm approach during service

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Honestly Farm Kitchen – Strandhill, Co. Sligo. €16-17/hour | Full-time, Permanent. Expected start date: January/February 2026.

About Us

Honestly Farm Kitchen is a busy daytime brunch, lunch and early-evening café/restaurant with an adjoining farm shop, serving produce direct from our nearby organic farm. We’re located beside one of Ireland’s most scenic surfing beaches and are committed to great food, sustainability and excellent service.

• Winter opening hours: 9:30 am–6 pm
• Summer opening hours: 9:30 am–7/8 pm
• Open 7 days a week

The Role

You’ll support the General Manager in delivering smooth daily operations, great customer experiences, and a positive team culture across the restaurant, bar and farm shop. This is a hands‑on leadership role, helping to supervise shifts, support training, maintain standards, and ensure every day runs well.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operations & Service

• Support the GM in the day-to-day running of the café/restaurant, bar, takeaway and farm shop
• Lead by example as a rostered, hands‑on shift supervisor
• Help ensure service runs smoothly during brunch, lunch and early evening periods

Team Support, Training & HR

• Assist with onboarding and training new staff
• Support rostering and staffing levels aligned to service demand
• Help foster a fair, inclusive workplace and strong team communication

Standards & Compliance

• Support food safety and HACCP standards on shift
• Assist with stock management and goods‑in checks
• Contribute to excellent site presentation and customer experience

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Support group bookings and event service when needed
• Assist with promotions and social content creation as directed

Hours & Schedule

• 35‑40 hours per week
• Typically 8–10 hour shifts
• Includes weekdays, weekends and evenings in line with opening hours

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll need:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role in hospitality
• A hands‑on, calm approach during service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with POS systems and basic IT
• Good organisational skills and understanding of food safety/health & safety
• Legal right to work in Ireland and a driving licence

Pay & Benefits

• €16‑17 per hour
• Performance‑related bonus opportunities
• Employee discounts (for you, a friend and accompanying children)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development support
• Bike to Work Scheme, Annual Leave, Sick Pay, On‑site parking
• Company events
• Company pension