F&B Manager: Lead Bar Ops at Iconic Convention Centre

Chartwells Independent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave and holidays

Healthcare & wellbeing

Mental health support

Family benefits

Perks & discounts

Shopping, entertainment & travel

Development opportunities

Ongoing training

Meals on duty

Discounted parking on site

Job summary

Levy Ireland is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily bar operations at The Convention Centre Dublin, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness and compliance with standards. You will lead, coach and develop staff, manage inventory and implement cost-control measures to maximise profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in beverages and a track record in high-volume hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Food & Beverage or Bar Manager within a high volume hotel or events focused hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and bar equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar/hospitality operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop bar staff to maintain high performance and morale including scheduling rotas.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and regular stock reconciliations.
• Implement cost control measures to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
• Monitor bar sales, labour costs, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Develop promotions, events, and beverage menus to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain high standards in cocktail preparation, presentation, and beverage quality.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health & safety, hygiene, and alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and oversee responsible alcohol service training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Levy Ireland is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily bar operations at The Convention Centre Dublin, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness and compliance with standards. You will lead, coach and develop staff, manage inventory and implement cost-control measures to maximise profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in beverages and a track record in high-volume hospitality.