Food and Berverage Manager

MSS Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Pension scheme

Discount on club facilities

Job summary

MSS Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a high-end hospitality setting. The role focuses on delivering polished, warm service, staff development, and strong operational control across outlets.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record in hotels or private members clubs, demonstrating leadership, structured SOPs, and a commercial mindset to enhance member satisfaction and service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a senior FOH or F&B management role within a hotel, private members club, or comparable setting.
• Confident, calm, and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a diverse team and delegate where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the food and beverage operation, ensuring smooth day-to-day service across all outlets.
• Lead, train, and mentor the hospitality team (30 persons) to ensure high levels of performance, product knowledge, and guest engagement.
• Create and implement structured pre-service briefings, regular training plans, and clear SOPs for all service areas.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to align front and back-of-house operations, to meet member preferences and to create and update menus with the seasons.
• Ensure service is well-paced, professional, and consistent across lunch, dinner, and events.
• Manage weekly staff rotas, wage budgets, and operational schedules in line with projected footfall and event bookings.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for the bar and service areas.
• Uphold all health & safety, HACCP, and licensing compliance procedures.
• Support the planning and smooth delivery of member events, private functions, and seasonal activity.
• Monitor KPIs such as service times, cover numbers, spend per head, and wastage, reporting weekly to senior management.

Skills

Senior FOH/ F&B management

Leadership

Team development

Hospitality operations

Education

Hospitality management qualification

Tools

POS systems

Booking platforms

Rota software

Stock management tools

Job description

Job Description

The Role: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will come from a hotel, private members club, or high-end hospitality background and have a proven track record of managing busy service environments while maintaining high standards of customer experience and operational control. This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who enjoys leading by example, developing teams, and delivering polished yet warm and personable service. Youll be expected to bring structure, consistency, and a commercial mindset to the department, with a strong focus on service standards, team development, and member satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the food and beverage operation, ensuring smooth day-to-day service across all outlets Lead, train, and mentor the hospitality team (30 persons) to ensure high levels of performance, product knowledge, and guest engagement Create and implement structured pre-service briefings, regular training plans, and clear SOPs for all service areas Work closely with the kitchen team to align front and back-of-house operations, to meet member preferences and to create and update menus with the seasons Ensure service is well-paced, professional, and consistent across lunch, dinner, and events Manage weekly staff rotas, wage budgets, and operational schedules in line with projected footfall and event bookings Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for the bar and service areas Uphold all health & safety, HACCP, and licensing compliance procedures Support the planning and smooth delivery of member events, private functions, and seasonal activity Monitor key performance indicators such as service times, cover numbers, spend per head, and wastage, reporting weekly to senior management Collaborate with operations and marketing to promote dining services and events, enhancing the yacht club's reputation and membership experience. Maintain high levels of cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere across the clubhouse Build rapport with members and guests, acting as a point of contact for feedback, service issues, and event planning Candidate Profile: Minimum 3 years experience in a senior FOH or F&B management role within a hotel, private members club, or comparable setting Confident, calm, and solutions-focused under pressure Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a diverse team and delegate where appropriate Strong understanding of hospitality operations including service logistics, stock control, rota planning, and compliance Exceptional organisational and communication skills Commercially aware with a keen eye for improving systems, standards, and efficiencies Experience with hospitality systems such as POS, booking platforms, rota software, and stock management tools A recognised qualification in hospitality management, business, or a related field is strongly preferred A genuine passion for hospitality, service, and guest experience Package and Benefits: Salary DOE Contributory Pension Scheme Bike to Work Scheme Access to Club activities/classes Discount on staff dining Regular team social events, both on and off the water TPBN1_IJ