Restaurant General Manager - Cork

Noel Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noel Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-volume operation in Limerick. You will own the P&L, drive sales and guest satisfaction, and build a culture of excellence.

This role demands hands-on leadership, 3+ years in hospitality management, and a track record of growing teams. You will coach 45+ staff, optimise costs, and deliver outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' management experience within hospitality.
• Experience leading teams of 30+ employees in restaurant settings.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 45+ employees
• Take full ownership of the restaurant P&L
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance
• Create an engaging and high-performing culture
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences at all times
• Develop future leaders within the business
• Manage labour, costs, productivity and service standards
• Lead from the front in a fast-paced environment

Skills

People leadership

Team coaching

P&L ownership

Commercial acumen

Customer experience

Job description

Are you an experienced hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a high-volume, people-focused restaurant operation?

Our client is a globally recognised restaurant brand with hundreds of locations worldwide and a reputation for developing exceptional leaders. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead an established Limerick operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality professional who thrives on developing people, driving performance and creating outstanding customer experiences.

The Role

As Restaurant General Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 45+ employees
• Take full ownership of the restaurant P&L
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance
• Create an engaging and high-performing culture
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences at all times
• Develop future leaders within the business
• Manage labour, costs, productivity and service standards
• Lead from the front in a fast-paced environment

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 3 years' management experience within hospitality
• Previous restaurant, casual dining, QSR or branded food experience
• Experience managing teams of 30+ employees
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Proven success in developing and motivating large teams
• A track record of improving performance and growing a business
• A hands-on leadership style with strong people skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary package
• Contributory pension
• Structured leadership development programmes
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing international business
• Work for a company genuinely committed to people development and internal promotion