Restaurant & Bar Manager

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 employee rate on rooms for all Dal

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group, one of Ireland's leading hotel groups, is seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Dublin. You will lead food & beverage operations, drive service standards and guide a talented team to create memorable guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

Join a supportive environment with Dalata Academy development opportunities, a strong focus on HACCP and safety, and a culture that rewards performance and teamwork in a premier Dublin location.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food & Beverage management role in a leading hotel.
• Experience in large conferences and events is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Experience in recruiting and developing employees.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• An excellent focus on our customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the standard of work to ensure the highest quality.
• People leadership, including recruiting, retaining and developing employees.
• Support the Senior Management Team in the strategic running of the hotel.
• Set targets for the restaurant and bar team in line with the overall departmental and hotel objectives.
• Support events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service at all times.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and HACCP standards.
• Manage the budget and cost-effectiveness of the department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer focus

Job description

Job Description

Job Ref: DAL5852 Branch: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Location: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 27/08/2026 Closing date: 27/09/2026 Restaurant & Bar Manager With access to the Dalata Academy, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training courses designed to support your growth. This position provides an excellent chance to collaborate with experienced team members in a nurturing environment. As a leader, you will inspire your team to create memorable guest experiences, drive performance, and foster a strong culture of teamwork. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance your career, we invite you to seek a career at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Monitor the standard of work to ensure the highest quality.
• People leadership, including recruiting, retaining and developing employees.
• Support the Senior Management Team in the strategic running of the hotel.
• Set targets for the restaurant and bar team in line with the overall departmental and hotel objectives.
• Support events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service at all times.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and HACCP standards.
• Manage the budget and cost-effectiveness of the department.

What You Will Need

• Experience in a Food & Beverage management role in a leading hotel.
• Experience in large conferences and events is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Experience in recruiting and developing employees.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• An excellent focus on our customers.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore if you require any accommodations with this application process, please contact the Hiring manager or HR Manager for this hotel (insert field) Our beautiful hotel is located in Dublin 4, a short distance to the city centre. At Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, not only is the best of Dublin waiting for you, it's your piece of tranquillity only a short distance from the city centre. Located beside the RDS in Ballsbridge, one of Dublin's more luxurious areas, it's a place that has everything from food, culture, to entertainment. If you want to see even more of Dublin, our stunning Victorian building is conveniently located within a short distance to both the city centre and Sandymount DART station, giving you access to a world of sights, shops, restaurants and hidden gems - and, with on-site parking for our guests, you can enjoy even more of what the area has to offer.