Bar Manager - An Chúirt Hotel

Gallen Hospitality; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Chúirt Hotel in Donegal is seeking a Bar Manager to lead the bar operation, develop the team and deliver a warm, professional guest experience. You will manage day-to-day bar operations, coach staff, control costs and maintain high service standards while collaborating with the hotel management team.

This role requires supervisory bar experience, strong leadership and a hands-on approach to foster a thriving bar culture and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a supervisory role within a busy bar operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A passion for hospitality and customer service.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Willingness to train and develop staff.
• Ability to work with the wider hotel management team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the bar
• Leading, motivating and developing the bar team
• Maintaining high standards of service and presentation
• Ensuring excellent guest experiences from arrival through departure
• Managing stock, ordering and controlling costs
• Supporting staff scheduling and deployment
• Ensuring licensing, health & safety and company procedures
• Training and mentoring team members
• Working closely with the wider hotel management team
• Developing the bar offering and guest experience
• Driving a positive, professional and enjoyable team culture

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Customer service

Stock control

Team development

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Location: Meenderrygamph

Lead the bar. Develop the team. Be part of something special.

An Chúirt Hotel is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Bar Manager to join our team and play a key role in the continued development of our bar operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys leading a team and takes pride in delivering a warm, professional experience for every guest.

At An Chúirt Hotel, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, leadership and fresh ideas to the role, while helping us build a strong and positive bar team.

About The Role

As Bar Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring consistently high standards across service, guest experience, team performance and bar operations.

You will lead from the front, supporting and developing your team while creating an atmosphere where both guests and staff feel welcome and valued.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the bar


• Leading, motivating and developing the bar team


• Maintaining consistently high standards of service and presentation


• Ensuring excellent guest experiences from arrival through to departure


• Managing stock, ordering and controlling costs


• Supporting effective staff scheduling and deployment


• Ensuring compliance with licensing, health & safety and company procedures


• Training and mentoring team members to help them reach their potential


• Working closely with the wider hotel management team


• Helping to develop the bar offering, service standards and overall guest experience


• Driving a positive, professional and enjoyable team culture

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a confident and approachable hospitality professional who can take ownership of the bar and inspire those around them.

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a busy bar or hospitality environment


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment


• A positive attitude and a hands‑on approach


• Good commercial awareness, including stock and cost control


• A willingness to train, develop and support team members


• The ability to work well as part of the wider hotel management team

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares about people, takes pride in what they do and wants to build something they can be proud of.

Why Join An Chúirt Hotel?

This is more than simply a Bar Manager position.

An Chúirt Hotel is a great place to develop your hospitality career, and we want the successful candidate to have the opportunity to grow with us.

You will have the opportunity to make your mark on the bar operation, develop your team and work alongside an experienced hotel team in one of Donegal's most welcoming hospitality environments.

We value initiative, hard work and a willingness to learn, and we are committed to supporting the right person in their continued career development.

Skills Needed

Hospitality, Managerial / Operational

About The Company

The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family‑run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal. Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards. In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference & banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region. In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.

Company Culture

At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well‑being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests.

WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well‑being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers.

EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a similar supervisory role within a bar operation.


• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.


• Ability to deliver a high standard of professional guest service.


• Strong understanding of bar operations and development.


• Ability to train and develop bar staff.

Desired Criteria

• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work.


• Passion for the hospitality industry.


• Ability to contribute fresh ideas to the bar operation.

Closing Date

Saturday 19th September, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From €35,000.00 Yearly to €40,000.00 Yearly