Deputy General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Staff discounts

Training & development

People-focused culture

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy General Manager for a high-volume hospitality venue in Dublin. This senior role focuses on leading a large team across bar, floor and kitchen, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving commercial success.

You will work closely with the GM, ensuring smooth operations, controlling costs, and maintaining a vibrant atmosphere. A hands-on, energetic leadership style and passion for craft beer and food are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy high-volume hospitality venue.
• Strong people management and training skills.
• Solid understanding of P&L and budgeting.
• Passion for craft beer and great food.
• Hands-on leadership with guest focus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and commercial performance.
• Lead from the front, delivering exceptional service and creating a vibrant atmosphere.
• Support the GM in managing all venue operations across bar, floor and kitchen.
• Inspire, train and develop a large team across departments.
• Take ownership of the business in the GM's absence.
• Drive sales, profitability and overall performance.
• Manage labour, stock, costs and efficiency.
• Foster a positive, people-focused culture that motivates the team.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

People development

Commercial awareness

Hospitality operations

Job description

Deputy General Manager - High-Volume Hospitality Venue - Dublin - 50,000

An exciting opportunity to take a senior leadership role in one of Dublin's most vibrant, high-energy hospitality venues!

We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy General Manager to join a well-established hospitality operator known for its fantastic craft beer offering, lively atmosphere, great food and commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious hospitality leader who loves being on the floor, thrives in a busy environment and is passionate about developing people.

The Role

• Working closely with the General Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation and commercial success of the business.
• Lead from the front, delivering exceptional service and creating a fantastic atmosphere.
• Support the GM in overseeing all aspects of the venue's operations.
• Inspire, train and develop a large team across the bar, floor and kitchen.
• Take ownership of the business in the General Manager's absence.
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance.
• Manage labour, stock, costs and overall business efficiency.
• Build a positive, people-focused culture where the team genuinely enjoys coming to work.

Who Are We Looking For?

• An experienced Deputy General Manager or strong Assistant General Manager ready for a bigger challenge.
• A proven leader from a busy, high-volume pub, bar or hospitality environment.
• Someone with genuine personality, energy and a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of P&L management.
• A passion for craft beer, great food and exceptional hospitality.
• A natural people developer who can motivate and bring the best out of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Performance-related incentives.
• Staff discounts and subsidised meals.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to work within an established hospitality business with a strong focus on its people.