Food & Beverage Manager

Great National South Court Hotel; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company funded education

Internal career progression

Online training platform access

Employee assistance & wellbeing

Refer a friend bonus

Employee recognition program

Social events

Staff meals on duty

20% discount on food

Friends and family rates

Bike to work

Xmas savings club

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Great National South Court Hotel, Raheen, County Limerick, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to join its management team. This full-time role offers a 42.5-hour week across 5 days, with weekends and public holidays included.

You will lead a 25-30 staff team, oversee operations in restaurant, bars, and conference areas, and work closely with the kitchen and broader management to deliver high standards and drive sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Food & Beverage Supervisor in a busy 3*/4* hotel.
• Strong background and knowledge of food & beverage operations.
• HACCP trained.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in conference & banqueting and events is desirable.
• Experience using hotel front office systems is an advantage.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist food & beverage operations across the hotel's restaurant, bars, and conference/function areas
• Lead, motivate and support a team of approximately 25-30 staff members
• Ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Liaise closely with the kitchen team regarding menus and food service
• Assist with weekly rostering and departmental administration
• Support staff training and development
• Drive sales initiatives in conjunction with the sales team
• Cover duty management shifts across the hotel when required
• Work closely with the wider hotel management team on daily operational needs

Skills

F&B operations

Leadership

People management

Communication

Multitasking

Events/banqueting

HACCP trained

Guest service

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to join the management team of Great National South Court Hotel, Raheen, County Limerick. This is a full-time position offering excellent career development.

Our GREAT Values

At the Great National South Court Hotel, our team is guided by our GREAT values. We look for people who bring a positive attitude, take ownership of their role, support their teammates, and consistently deliver high standards for our guests.

The Role

This is a full-time role, working an average of 42.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist food & beverage operations across the hotel's restaurant, bars, and conference/function areas
• Lead, motivate and support a team of approximately 25-30 staff members
• Ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Liaise closely with the kitchen team regarding menus and food service
• Assist with weekly rostering and departmental administration
• Support staff training and development
• Drive sales initiatives in conjunction with the sales team
• Cover duty management shifts across the hotel when required
• Work closely with the wider hotel management team on daily operational needs

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Food & Beverage Supervisor in a busy 3*/4* hotel
• Strong background and knowledge of food & beverage operations
• HACCP trained
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with a hands-on approach
• Ability to multi-task and assist in all operational areas when required
• Experience in conference & banqueting and events is desirable
• Experience using hotel front office systems is an advantage
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn

What we can offer you:

• Company funded educational programmes
• Opportunity for internal career growth, progression & promotion
• Advanced online training programs through our e-learning personal development platform
• Access to GN Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Program
• Recruitment bonus through our GN refer a friend scheme
• Excellent Employee Recognition Programme
• Employee Social Events
• Industry leading complimentary meals on duty
• Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
• Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide.
• Bike to work scheme
• Xmas savings club
• On site parking
• Uniform provided.

The South Court Hotel is an equal opportunities employer.