Food & Beverage Manager - Hunter's Yard Hotel

Hospitaliti; Thomastown; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, seeks an exceptional Food & Beverage Manager for Hunter's Yard Hotel. You will lead all F&B outlets, drive guest satisfaction, and manage weddings, conferences and private events with a focus on luxury hospitality.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop SOPs, manage budgets and lead a high-performing team to deliver memorable dining experiences across the estate.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within luxury hotels, premium hospitality or high-quality food and beverage operations.
• Experience leading conference, banqueting or large-scale event operations is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour costs, forecasting and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Hunter's Yard Hotel F&B operations together with Jack's Bar at the Clubhouse, ensuring exceptional service delivery across every guest touchpoint.
• Lead the operational delivery of Conference & Banqueting food & beverage services, ensuring weddings, conferences and private functions meet luxury standards.
• Drive operational excellence across all outlets, maintaining consistency, efficiency and outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Work with the Executive Chef, Conference & Events Team, Golf Operations, Front Office and Senior Leadership Team to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Develop and enhance departmental SOPs, service standards and operational procedures supporting excellence.
• Manage labour resources, scheduling, payroll and staffing while supporting budgets, revenue targets and profitability.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, licensing legislation and standards.

Skills

Luxury hospitality leadership

Outlets management

Budgets & forecasting

Conference & events operations

People development

Communication

Job description

Mount Juliet Estate is hiring through Hosco in Thomastown.Mount Juliet Estate, part of the globally recognised Marriott Autograph Collection, is a five-star luxury resort set across 500 acres of rich and historic Irish countryside. Whether it is the elegant grandeur of the magnificent Georgian Manor or the contemporary charm of Hunter's Yard, our two unique residences draw on centuries of local Irish heritage to weave a rich tapestry of vibrant stories and unforgettable guest experiences. Proudly certified as a Fáilte Ireland Outstanding Employer, Mount Juliet Estate is home to a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality, innovation and world-class service. We warmly welcome you to become part of Mount Juliet Estate's ever-evolving story. We are now seeking an exceptional Food & Beverage Manager - Hunter's Yard Hotel to join our award-winning leadership team. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager and working closely with the Senior Management Team, this is a strategic operational leadership role ideally suited to an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for exceptional guest experiences, commercial performance and developing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will lead all food and beverage operations within Hunter's Yard Hotel, including The Hound Restaurant, Saddle Bar, Breakfast Service, Room Service, Private Dining and Jack's Bar at the Clubhouse, while also providing operational leadership for Conference & Banqueting food and beverage services across Mount Juliet Estate. This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career within one of Ireland's leading luxury hospitality destinations while playing a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences across one of the country's most celebrated five-star resorts.

The Role As Food & Beverage Manager

you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all food and beverage outlets within Hunter's Yard Hotel together with Jack's Bar at the Clubhouse, ensuring exceptional service delivery across every guest touchpoint. You will also support the successful delivery of conferences, weddings, private events and corporate functions across Mount Juliet Estate. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Conference & Events Team, Golf Operations, Front Office and the wider Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure operational excellence, exceptional guest satisfaction and strong commercial performance across all areas of responsibility. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role requiring operational expertise, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all Hunter's Yard Hotel food and beverage operations together with Jack's Bar at the Clubhouse, ensuring exceptional service delivery across every guest touchpoint.
• Lead the operational delivery of Conference & Banqueting food and beverage services, ensuring weddings, conferences, corporate events and private functions are executed to the highest luxury hospitality standards.
• Drive operational excellence across all outlets, maintaining consistency, efficiency and outstanding guest satisfaction throughout every service period.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Kitchen Team, Conference & Events Team, Golf Operations, Front Office and Senior Leadership Team to deliver seamless guest experiences across the estate.
• Develop and continuously enhance departmental SOPs, service standards and operational procedures that support excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure labour resources, scheduling, payroll and staffing levels are effectively managed while supporting departmental budgets, revenue targets and profitability.
• Maintain full compliance with company policies, licensing legislation and operational standards.

Guest Experience & Brand Excellence

• Deliver exceptional dining experiences that consistently exceed guest expectations and reflect the luxury standards synonymous with Mount Juliet Estate.
• Maintain a strong visible presence throughout the operation, leading by example and supporting service during key operating periods.
• Lead guest recovery initiatives, ensuring all feedback and service challenges are resolved professionally and effectively.
• Champion attention to detail, personalised hospitality and continuous improvement to further enhance guest satisfaction and online reputation.
• Ensure all food and beverage outlets consistently reflect the Hunter's Yard Hotel and Mount Juliet Estate brand positioning and quality standards.

Commercial Performance & Financial Management

• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, payroll and financial performance, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Analyse operational performance, revenue trends and departmental KPIs to identify opportunities for growth and improved profitability.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, pricing strategies and promotional initiatives that enhance both guest experience and commercial performance.
• Oversee stock management, purchasing procedures, inventory control and cost management across all outlets while maintaining strong financial controls.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire and develop outlet managers, supervisors and front-of-house teams, creating a culture built on professionalism, accountability and collaboration.
• Deliver structured induction, training and leadership development programmes that support colleague growth and career progression.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations, performance reviews and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement, wellbeing and retention through positive leadership, open communication and continuous development.
• Champion Mount Juliet Estate's service culture, ensuring every team member consistently delivers exceptional hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience within luxury hotels, premium hospitality or high-quality food and beverage operations.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple outlets within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour costs, forecasting and financial performance.
• Experience leading conference, banqueting or large-scale event operations is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Passion for delivering luxury guest experiences and maintaining the highest service standards.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused with exceptional attention to detail.
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable leading within a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.

Why Join Mount Juliet Estate?

• Opportunity to work within one of Ireland's most celebrated five-star luxury resorts.
• Be part of the globally recognised Marriott Autograph Collection network.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Join an experienced, collaborative and passionate leadership team.
• Play a key role in shaping exceptional dining and event experiences across one of Ireland's premier hospitality destinations.