Food & Beverage Duty Manager

Salthill Hotel; Galway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salthill Hotel in Galway is seeking a Food & Beverage Duty Manager who thrives on guest satisfaction and teamwork. You will lead daily F&B operations, mentor staff, and ensure service excellence across outlets, events, and conferences.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in hospitality, strong people skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while maintaining high standards and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or management role within a hotel, restaurant, or busy hospitality environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong eye for detail and high standards of service.
• Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of controlling costs while maintaining service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the hotel's food and beverage outlets.
• Lead, motivate, and support the Food & Beverage team.
• Ensure consistently high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage service during busy periods, functions, conferences, and events.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, HACCP, and company procedures.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management.
• Handle guest queries and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with the wider hotel management team to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead by example and maintain a positive and professional working environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Hospitality passion

Cost control

Job description

Salthill Hotel, Rockbarton W, Salthill, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 DD4V

53.2587356567383;-9.08736705780029;Salthill Hotel, Rockbarton W , Salthill , Galway , Co. Galway , H91 DD4V

Application Details

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Job Description

The Salthill Hotel is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and customer-focused Food & Beverage Duty Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our food and beverage outlets. The Role As Food & Beverage Duty Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the hotel's food and beverage operations. You will lead and support the team while maintaining the highest standards of service, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operation of the hotel's food and beverage outlets.


• Lead, motivate, and support the Food & Beverage team.


• Ensure consistently high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction.


• Manage service during busy periods, functions, conferences, and events.


• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance management.


• Ensure compliance with health & safety, HACCP, and company procedures.


• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.


• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management.


• Handle guest queries and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.


• Work closely with the wider hotel management team to ensure smooth operations.


• Lead by example and maintain a positive and professional working environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous supervisory or management experience within a hotel, restaurant, or busy hospitality environment.


• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Is confident leading and motivating a team.


• Can remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.


• Has a strong eye for detail and high standards of service.


• Is flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.


• Has a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.


• Is commercially aware and understands the importance of controlling costs while maintaining service standards.

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Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]