Food & Beverage Manager

The Hardiman; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hardiman Hotel in Galway is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dedicated team and uphold exceptional guest service at our historic hotel on Eyre Square.

With a passion for hospitality, you will drive daily F&B operations, train and motivate staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering memorable dining experiences for guests in a 4-star setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.
• In-depth knowledge of food, beverages, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily F&B operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to uphold high service standards.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Drive sales through expert knowledge of food, beverages, wine, and cocktails.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Resolve guest concerns and exceed expectations to ensure repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Problem-solving

Food & Beverage knowledge

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager - The Hardiman Hotel, Galway

The Hardiman Hotel, a historic landmark in Galway's Eyre Square since 1852, is seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily F&B operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to uphold high service standards.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Drive sales through expert knowledge of food, beverages, wine, and cocktails.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Resolve guest concerns and exceed expectations to ensure repeat business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• In-depth knowledge of food, beverages, and service excellence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.