Restaurant Leader: Drive Exceptional Guest Experiences

The Johnstown Estate; Navan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnstown Estate is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant team, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality and operational performance. This role requires a confident hospitality professional who excels at leading people and delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will recruit, train and coach staff, manage service flow, ensure food safety and drive revenue through efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or similar hospitality management role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with guests at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the restaurant team to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and guest experiences.
• Recruit, onboard, train and coach team members across roles.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and licensing compliance.
• Manage reservations, seating, rostering and cost control to optimise revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Job description

The Johnstown Estate is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant team, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality and operational performance. This role requires a confident hospitality professional who excels at leading people and delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will recruit, train and coach staff, manage service flow, ensure food safety and drive revenue through efficient operations.