Luxury Restaurant Manager - Five-Star Resort Leader

Fairmont Carton House; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates

Refer a friend bonus

Training

Meals provided

Free parking

Team events

Job summary

Fairmont Carton House in Maynooth, Ireland, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead all F&B operations on site. This full-time role requires independent initiative, exceptional guest service, and strong English communication skills, with at least two years in a luxury 5-star hotel environment.

You will manage guest requests, drive revenue opportunities, and develop a high-performing team through coaching and planning. Flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a luxury 5-star hotel environment.
• Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work planning.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all departmental operations to ensure smooth daily service, including setup, service delivery, and closing procedures.
• Lead the team in creating memorable, personalized guest experiences and promoting exceptional service standards.
• Manage guest requests and reservations efficiently using a proactive 'one-stop' approach.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, problem-solving, and identifying revenue-generating opportunities across the resort.
• Monitor departmental financial performance by controlling costs and maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and action plans focused on colleague engagement, guest satisfaction, quality assurance, loyalty program performance, and financial results.
• Build a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

F&B operations

Job description

Fairmont Carton House in Maynooth, Ireland, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead all F&B operations on site. This full-time role requires independent initiative, exceptional guest service, and strong English communication skills, with at least two years in a luxury 5-star hotel environment.

You will manage guest requests, drive revenue opportunities, and develop a high-performing team through coaching and planning. Flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and public holidays.