Assistant Restaurant Manager – Luxury 5★ Dining

Relais & Châteaux; Kenmare; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheen Falls Lodge, part of Relais & Châteaux, invites applications for an Assistant Restaurant Manager with knowledge and experience in food service and a 5* eye for detail.

The role oversees Falls Restaurant service (breakfast, lunch, dinner, events), lounge service, and room service, ensuring friendly, efficient operations, HACCP compliance, and high standards. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will lead a rostered team and coach staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage service at a 5* level.
• Excellent attention to detail and service standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and retain staff, with a focus on guest experience.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, with legal work status in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service across falls restaurant, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Manage room service, private dining and events, including staff rostering.
• Ensure safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance during shifts.
• Train, coach and supervise the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Monitor stock, orders and supplier relations to maintain high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Problem solving

Planning & organising

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Sheen Falls Lodge, part of Relais & Châteaux, invites applications for an Assistant Restaurant Manager with knowledge and experience in food service and a 5* eye for detail.

The role oversees Falls Restaurant service (breakfast, lunch, dinner, events), lounge service, and room service, ensuring friendly, efficient operations, HACCP compliance, and high standards. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will lead a rostered team and coach staff.