Restaurant General Manager — Lead, Grow & Inspire Teams

Gourmet Food Parlour; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training platforms

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Tips

Coffee on shift

Staff meals

Job summary

Gourmet Food Parlour seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive sales performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will coach the management team, manage staffing and budgets, ensure food quality, and collaborate closely with the Head Chef to optimise costs and service.

Key attributes include strong leadership, customer focus, and effective communication. A hands-on, results-driven approach with a passion for hospitality is essential for success in

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Drive day-to-day operations, leading a successful team with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Team Management: Oversee hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling; collaborate with Operations and HR on disciplinary actions.
• Operational Performance: Coordinate with finance, conduct inventory, manage budgets, cash handling, quality control.
• Target Achievement: Set, monitor, and achieve sales and performance goals.
• Performance Motivation: Analyse sales figures, track performance, and inspire staff to meet targets.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety protocols and security measures; provide regular training.
• Standards & Cleanliness: Maintain HACCP compliance and cleaning procedures.
• Coaching & Development: Regularly coach management staff to deliver results and model professionalism.
• Food Standards & Quality: Oversee food standards and consistency.
• Collaboration with Kitchen Team: Work with Head Chef to ensure smooth service.
• Financial Management: Partner with Head Chef to manage costs, labour efficiency, and waste.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer focus

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gourmet Food Parlour seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive sales performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will coach the management team, manage staffing and budgets, ensure food quality, and collaborate closely with the Head Chef to optimise costs and service.

Key attributes include strong leadership, customer focus, and effective communication. A hands-on, results-driven approach with a passion for hospitality is essential for success in