General Manager

Kelehans Bar & Restaurant Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Senior role with autonomy

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Kelehans Bar & Restaurant Galway seeks an experienced hospitality manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the busy bar and restaurant in Galway. You will manage staff, budgets, service standards and guest experience, reporting to ownership, with autonomy to drive growth.

This senior, hands-on role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and a people-focused approach, delivering consistent quality. Join a supportive team and help shape the business with long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong management experience in a busy hospitality setting.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Excellent people-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of bar and restaurant.
• Manage staffing, rosters, payroll and labour costs.
• Drive revenue through promotions, events and cost controls.
• Monitor KPIs, margins and stock; ensure high service standards.

Skills

Strong management experience

Leadership

Budgeting and financial targets

People-management

Communication

Job description

Kelehans Bar & Restaurant is a local pub on the outskirts of Galway City, known for its warm atmosphere, busy food trade, and welcoming team environment. Located on the route to Connemara with views of Lough Corrib, Kelehans caters to locals, tourists, parties, and events year-round. We take pride in delivering friendly service, quality food and drink, and creating a workplace where staff can grow and be part of a supportive team.

Get to know us:

https://kelehans.ie/

Kelehans Bar & Restaurant is seeking an experienced hospitality manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of our established bar and restaurant in Bushypark, Galway.

This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility across the business, from leading the team and maintaining excellent customer standards to managing staffing, costs, margins and overall performance.

We are looking for someone with strong hospitality experience who is organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of the operation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage the business day to day while working closely with ownership to deliver the agreed vision and direction for the continued development and growth of the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the business is appropriately staffed in line with trading levels while maintaining high standards of service and customer care.
• Prepare and manage staff rosters across the food and beverage operation.
• Control payroll and labour costs in line with agreed budgets and ensure working hours are accurately recorded and managed.
• Work towards agreed financial budgets, revenue targets and departmental KPIs.
• Monitor sales, margins, stock, wastage and other operating costs to maximise profitability.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team, maintaining a positive and professional working environment.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing staff development.
• Carry out employee performance reviews and identify areas where additional training or development may be required.
• Coach and support managers and staff to improve performance and service standards.
• Ensure all areas of the premises are maintained and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Work with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure both departments operate efficiently and work effectively together.
• Work with owner on the implementation of promotions, offers, events and other initiatives designed to drive sales.
• Oversee the organisation of live entertainment and events and coordinate their promotion with the owner.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, develop new business and grow existing areas of the operation.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, health & safety and all other relevant operational requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for the smooth and successful day-to-day running of the business.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong management experience within a busy bar, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Previous General Manager experience is preferred; however, we would also welcome applications from experienced senior hospitality managers ready to take the next step.
• Strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Good commercial understanding of labour costs, stock, margins and profitability.
• Comfortable working with budgets, KPIs and financial targets.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident making decisions and taking responsibility for the operation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A hands-on management style with a willingness to lead from the floor during busy periods.
• Good understanding of the Irish food and beverage industry.

What We Offer

• Salary of €50,000–€60,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• A senior position with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to have a meaningful influence on the development of the business.
• Supportive and engaged ownership.
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Food allowance

Work Location: In person