Pub Manager

Adare Manor; The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary & benefits package

Job summary

Adare Manor is seeking a Pub Manager/Landlord-style operator to lead a charming village pub in Ireland. This role demands excellent hospitality skills, with emphasis on beverage service and community connection.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing pubs, be a natural host, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is included, offering long-term career potential and commitment to authenticity.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a pub or bar, including private events.
• Commercially astute with a strong focus on quality.
• Visible and positive presence in the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pub.
• Host and maintain pub standards and atmosphere.
• Lead and train a service-focused team.

Skills

Proven experience as a pub manager

Strong background in beverage-led pubs

Demonstrated experience running events

Strong interpersonal skills

Operationally disciplined

Passionate about Irish hospitality

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pub Manager/Landlord-style operator to take stewardship of a charming, quintessentially Irish village pub, celebrated for its character, warmth, and strong connection to the local community.

This is a seven-day-a-week, beverage-focused operation, suited to a hospitality professional who values traditional pub culture while delivering consistently high standards of service, atmosphere, and guest experience.

The Role

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the pub, seven days a week
• Acting as host, custodian, and ambassador of the pub's identity, standards, and atmosphere
• Leading, training, and motivating a service-focused team
• Managing a beverage-led offering, including quality, range, presentation, and service
• Hosting and overseeing private pub and bar events on an ad hoc basis
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, health & safety, stock control, and financial performance

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a pub manager, landlord, or senior hospitality operator
• Strong background in beverage-led pubs or bars, with an emphasis on quality and consistency
• Demonstrated experience running private, or premium pub and bar events
• A natural host with warmth, presence, and strong interpersonal skills
• Commercially astute, operationally disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Passionate about Irish hospitality and the traditions of the village pub
• A visible and positive presence in the community, someone who values being a good neighbour

Community & Culture

• Genuine commitment to being part of the local village and wider community
• Respect for the pub's role as both a social hub and a shared neighbourhood space
• Ability to build strong relationships with local residents, suppliers, and stakeholders

The Offer

• Opportunity to run a distinctive, seven-day, beverage-led village pub
• Supportive ownership with a long-term vision for authenticity and quality
• Competitive salary & benefits package, including private medical cover and company pension scheme.
• Long-term potential for the right individual to establish a meaningful connection with the pub and its community

Adare Manor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.