Restaurant Manager

Company Details Confidential; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential in Galway seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee front- and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and an exceptional guest experience. You will coordinate bar and kitchen activities, manage staff, control costs, and drive social media engagement while upholding HACCP standards.

The role requires 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays in a busy

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restaurant management or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of bar, floor and kitchen operations.
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams.
• English and Spanish speaker.
• Strong understanding of food safety, health and safety, and licensing regulations.
• Experience creating content and growing engagement on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
• Solid financial and stock management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and guest experience.
• Manage bar operations, including stock control, ordering, cocktail and drinks menus, and licensing compliance.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team on menu planning, food quality, costing, waste reduction and food safety (HACCP).
• Recruit, train, schedule and mentor staff.
• Control budgets, labour costs, margins and weekly reporting.
• Plan and run the restaurant’s social media strategy: content calendar, photography, promotions, community engagement and reviews.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff supervision

Budget & cost control

Food safety & HACCP

Multilingual (English/Spanish)

Social media engagement

Communication & problem solving

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Right to work in Ireland

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and excellent guest experience
• Manage bar operations, including stock control, ordering, cocktail and drinks menus, and licensing compliance
• Coordinate with the kitchen team on menu planning, food quality, costing, waste reduction and food safety (HACCP)
• Recruit, train, schedule and mentor staff
• Control budgets, labour costs, margins and weekly reporting
• Plan and run the restaurant’s social media strategy: content calendar, photography, promotions, community engagement and reviews
• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally

Key Requirements

• 3+ years in a restaurant management or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of bar, floor and kitchen operations
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams
• English and Spanish speaker
• Strong understanding of food safety, health and safety, and licensing regulations
• Experience creating content and growing engagement on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• Solid financial and stock management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Right to work in Ireland

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]