Bar & Eatery Manager: Lead a High-Volume Team

Neville Park Hotels; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Share Scheme

Personal and Professional Development

Leadership Development Programmes

Emotional Intelligence & Lean Training

Maternity Employer Contribution

Paternity Employer Contribution

First Day of School Leave

Financial Wellbeing Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Complimentary Meals While on Duty

Discounted Rates at Sister Properties:

Riverside Park Hotel

Newtown Park Hotel

Crown Quarter

Team Engagement Events

Job summary

Midlands Park Hotel invites applications for the Charter Bar & Eatery Manager role. You will lead a busy bar/eatery with about 35 colleagues, driving exceptional guest experiences, team engagement and commercial performance in a vibrant Midlands setting.

You will shape service standards, mentor leaders, and collaborate with the General Manager and executive team to elevate guest journeys across the outlet and hotel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing a high-volume bar, restaurant, hotel food and beverage outlet or similar hospitality operation.
• Proven success in leading and developing teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labour costs and stock controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Desire to innovate and continually enhance the guest experience.
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire the Charter Bar & Eatery team to consistently deliver exceptional service.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Identify development opportunities and support team growth through coaching and mentoring.
• Deliver and facilitate departmental training programmes.
• Lead daily team briefings and operational meetings.
• Review performance, appearance and conduct standards across the department.
• Develop and implement strategies that exceed guest expectations.
• Monitor labour costs, stock management and purchasing activities.
• Drive innovative initiatives to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and service delivery.

Job description

Midlands Park Hotel invites applications for the Charter Bar & Eatery Manager role. You will lead a busy bar/eatery with about 35 colleagues, driving exceptional guest experiences, team engagement and commercial performance in a vibrant Midlands setting.

You will shape service standards, mentor leaders, and collaborate with the General Manager and executive team to elevate guest journeys across the outlet and hotel.