Restaurant Duty Manager

Gourmet Food Parlour; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount card

Discounted staff meals

Complimentary tea and coffee

Department store hours

Brand events participation

Training and development platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Gourmet Food Parlour (GFP) is seeking a motivated Duty Manager to lead Browns Brasserie and Edition Cafe within Brown Thomas, Dublin City Centre. You will supervise daily service, work closely with Restaurant Manager, and drive high standards across front-of-house and kitchen coordination.

You'll take ownership during shifts, mentor staff, manage guest queries, uphold HACCP and food safety, and support in-store events and client hospitality as part of GFP's expansion in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a Supervisor/Team Leader/Duty Manager role within hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years hospitality experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Hands-on leadership and ownership during service.
• Confident decision-making and guest-facing communication.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager with daily running of Browns Brasserie and Edition Cafe.
• Take responsibility for smooth running of outlets during assigned shifts.
• Lead, motivate and support front-of-house team during service.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Food safety HACCP

IT literacy

Fluent English

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Duty Manager - GFP within Brown Thomas

Gourmet Food Parlour (GFP) is looking for a motivated, experienced and hands-on Duty Manager to join our team across Browns Brasserie and Edition Cafe within Brown Thomas Department Store, Dublin City Centre.

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the floor and taking responsibility for a busy service. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager, supporting the daily operation of both outlets and taking ownership of the operation during your assigned shifts.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of customer service, team performance, food quality, HACCP and overall restaurant standards, while ensuring the team has the support and direction needed to deliver a smooth service.

Working within Brown Thomas also provides the opportunity to support in-store events, brand activations and client hospitality, working alongside GFP and Brown Thomas teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Restaurant Manager with the daily running of Browns Brasserie and Edition Cafe.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the outlets during assigned shifts.
• Lead, motivate and support the front-of-house team during service.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and team development.
• Ensure excellent customer service and deal confidently with customer queries and complaints.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain food quality, presentation and smooth communication.
• Monitor and maintain HACCP, food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Assist with stock control, cash handling and daily financial procedures.
• Liaise with the reservations team regarding bookings, events and key clients.
• Support the delivery of in-store events and brand activations.
• Communicate effectively with the management, operations and Quality Control teams.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure GFP standards, policies and procedures are consistently followed.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year's experience in a Supervisor, Team Leader or Duty Manager role within hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years' hospitality experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Confident making decisions and taking ownership during service.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with both front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

What We Offer

• Managers included in the tips pool
• Brown Thomas staff discount card
• Discounted staff meals while on shift
• Complimentary tea and coffee during shifts
• Department store hours, meaning fewer late nights than traditional restaurants
• Opportunity to be involved in brand events and store activations
• Access to training and development platforms
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing Irish hospitality brand

Equal Opportunities

Gourmet Food Parlour is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.