General Manager at The Wright & Sons

The Wright Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright & Sons is seeking a General Manager to lead a premium restaurant, cafe, and deli operation at Kildare Village. You will drive guest experiences, operational excellence, and commercial performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong team-building skills, and a track record of delivering exceptional service in hospitality. This is a full-time on-site opportunity within a growing group at a flagship venue.

Qualifications

• Proven GM or senior hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience in high-volume, premium environments.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent communication, people management, and guest-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and day-to-day operations of Wright & Sons across all venues.
• Inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing management team.
• Build a culture of excellence, accountability, and hospitality.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, labour efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with culinary and marketing teams for events and promotions.

Skills

General management

Hospitality operations

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Guest service

Job description

Amazing hospitality opportunity!!!

We're looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant and Deli Cafe at Kildare Village.

High volume. Fast paced. Premium environment. A brand-new high-end fit-out offering great work-life balance, an attractive working lifestyle and real career opportunity.

Wright & Sons is a vibrant all-day dining destination in the heart of Kildare Village, bringing together a Restaurant & Bar, Cafe, and Deli under one distinctive brand.

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you will lead all aspects of the business, driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance across the Restaurant, Cafe, and Deli.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, inspires high-performing teams, and has the vision and energy to continually elevate the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, performance, and day-to-day operations of Wright & Sons.
• Inspire, develop, and retain a talented management and operational team.
• Build a culture of excellence, accountability, and outstanding hospitality.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, labour efficiency, and key business KPIs.
• Identify innovative opportunities to increase sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Partner closely with culinary and marketing teams to deliver engaging events, promotions, and seasonal experiences.
• Ensure consistently exceptional service and guest satisfaction across all areas of the business.
• Strengthen Wright & Sons' reputation within Kildare Village and the local community.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead on-site events and collaborate closely with the Kildare Village team and wider retail community.

What You'll Bring

• Proven success as a General Manager or senior hospitality leader.
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-faceted hospitality operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in labour management, cost control, and financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• A passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a drive for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Support from The Wright Group's Operations, Finance, and People & Culture teams.
• Real autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of the business.
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Group-wide employee benefits and discounts.
• The chance to lead one of Kildare Village's most exciting dining destinations.
• A collaborative and supportive environment within a growing hospitality group.

Join Us

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape a destination, inspire a talented team, and create a hospitality experience renowned for exceptional food, genuine service, and outstanding results.