Restaurant Manager

-; Ireland; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised live-in accommodation

50% off Small Luxury Hotels & Ireland

Meals & drinks provided

20 days holiday + 10 bank holidays

Monthly tips share €250–€485

Referral scheme

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is partnering with a luxury boutique hotel in the Burren region, Co. Clare, Ireland, to appoint a Restaurant Manager with a strong wine focus.

You will lead the acclaimed fine dining room, deliver exceptional service, and maintain brand standards in a Michelin-influenced setting. Salary ranges €41,000–€45,000 per year plus exceptional tips, with subsidised live-in accommodation, meals, and extensive perks.

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in fine dining.
• Exceptional knowledge of wine to elevate guest pairing.
• Experience leading front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of the fine dining restaurant and lead the front-of-house team to deliver impeccable service.
• Oversee daily service and manage floor staff while maintaining brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to mirror the hotel’s Michelin-recognised status.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Fine dining

Front-of-house leadership

Job description

Role: Restaurant Manager / Restaurant General Manager

Location: The Burren Region, Co. Clare, Ireland

Salary / Rate of pay: €41,000 – €45,000 per annum + Exceptional Tips

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning, family-owned luxury boutique hotel located in the breathtaking Burren region in the West of Ireland. We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, highly skilled, and wine-focused Restaurant Manager to lead their acclaimed fine dining room.

What's in it for you?

• Subsidised Live-in Accommodation: High-quality accommodation including Wi-Fi, electricity, and heating.
• Fantastic Perks: 50% off Small Luxury Hotels and Ireland's Blue Book accommodation.
• Meals & Drinks Provided: 2 x meals per day (7 days a week during the season), plus barista coffee, tea, and mineral water.
• Great Work-Life Balance: 20 days holiday + 10 bank holidays, with the hotel fully closed across December and January.
• Excellent Earnings Potential: An equal share of credit card tips paid monthly (averaging an additional €250 – €485 per month).
• Referral Scheme: Up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment.

Package

• €41,000 – €45,000 p/a (Depending on Experience)
• Substantial monthly credit card tips
• Subsidised live-in accommodation

Why choose our Client?

This is a truly magical, family-owned 21-bedroom luxury hotel that stands as a beacon of hospitality in the West of Ireland. Renowned for its world-class standards, the property boasts an intimate, award-winning fine dining restaurant (maximum 42 covers, usually averaging 30-34) and a sophisticated bar serving light lunches, residents’ breakfast, and premium Afternoon Tea.

The property’s dedication to excellence is unmatched, holding an array of sensational accolades achieved over the last 12 months, including:

• Awarded & Retained 1 Michelin Key (One of only 14 hotels in Ireland)
• Best Restaurant & Best Fine Dining Experience – Ireland 2026 (YesChef Awards)
• Top 10 – Ireland's 100 Best Places to Stay 2026 (The Sunday Times)
• Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants 2026 (McKenna's Guide / Sunday Times)
• 18 Best Hotels in Ireland (Condé Nast Traveller)

What's involved?

As the Restaurant Manager, you will take full operational ownership of the fine dining restaurant, leading a dedicated front-of-house team to deliver impeccable, intuitive service.

Given the hotel’s stellar culinary reputation, you must possess a very strong background in fine dining and an exceptional knowledge of wine to elevate the guest pairing experience. You will oversee daily service, manage floor staff, maintain pristine brand standards, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure every service mirrors the hotel’s prestigious Michelin-recognised status.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you! and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this exciting Restaurant Manager position in Ireland.

Job Number: 936102 / INDF&B

Job Role: Restaurant Manager

Location: Co. Clare, Ireland