Breakfast & Afternoon Lounge Supervisor

Sheen Falls Lodge; Killarney; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meals on duty

Employee parking

Full training

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Recognition awards & appreciation days

Free golf

On-site gym

Cycle to work

Work anniversary rewards

Birthday rewards

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, invites applications for a Food & Beverage Supervisor with passion for luxury hospitality. You'll oversee breakfast and lounge service, lead a team and ensure five-star standards throughout service.

Join a dedicated Food & Beverage team and play a key role in guest experiences, training staff, and maintaining exceptional presentation, service and safety. Weekend rosters apply in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a five-star hotel or luxury setting.
• Strong breakfast and lounge service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine and beverages.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, train and develop a team.
• Attention to detail and luxury service standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Calm, organised, professional in busy service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Food & Beverage team throughout service.
• Ensure warm, professional guest experience across all areas.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Conduct team briefings and prep for service and events.
• Support training, induction and ongoing development of team members.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage stock, par stocks and weekly stocktakes.
• Maintain crockery, glassware and equipment.
• Address maintenance or equipment issues promptly.
• Support F&B sales and department targets.
• Ensure health, safety, fire, food hygiene compliance.
• Occasionally cover operation in absence of managers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Breakfast service

Lounge service

Food & beverage knowledge

Team leadership

Staff training

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Breakfast & Afternoon Lounge Supervisor Sheen Falls Lodge Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 HR27

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional with previous experience in a luxury five-star environment who takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have experience across breakfast and lounge service, together with strong food, wine and beverage knowledge. You will be a confident and engaging leader, comfortable taking responsibility for a team during service and ensuring that the highest standards are consistently maintained.

Warmth, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to hospitality are at the heart of this role.

The Role

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play an important part in the day-to-day operation of our Food & Beverage offering, including breakfast, lounge, private dining, room service, WPCC lunch and functions.

You will lead the team during service, ensuring that every guest receives attentive, professional and personalised service while maintaining the standards expected of a five-star hotel.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and supporting the Food & Beverage team throughout service.
• Ensuring a warm, professional and seamless guest experience across all areas.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of presentation, service, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Conducting team briefings and ensuring colleagues are fully prepared for each service and special event.
• Supporting the training, induction and ongoing development of team members.
• Ensuring appropriate staffing levels in line with business requirements.
• Maintaining strong operational standards, including till procedures and cash handling.
• Managing stock levels, par stocks, weekly stocktakes and delivery checks.
• Ensuring crockery, glassware and operational equipment are maintained to the required standard.
• Identifying and addressing maintenance or equipment issues promptly.
• Supporting Food & Beverage sales, wage and departmental targets.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene, Security and Customer Care requirements.
• Taking responsibility for the operation in the absence of the Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings professionalism, warmth and a genuine passion for five-star hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous supervisory experience within the Food & Beverage department of a five-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong experience in both breakfast and lounge service.
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine and beverages.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate, train and develop a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong understanding of luxury service standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A natural ability to engage with guests and anticipate their needs.
• A calm, organised and professional approach in a busy service environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

The Position

This is a full-time, rostered position, including weekend work.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to become an important part of a dedicated Food & Beverage team, delivering the thoughtful, personal and exceptional service our guests expect throughout their stay.

Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meals on duty provided
• Employee parking provided
• Full training provided
• Uniforms provided
• Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin, and Wicklow
• Employee recognition awards and appreciation days
• Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club
• Employee gym provided
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward
• Employee birthday celebrations & reward
• Employee referral bonus