Restaurant Manager at Fairmont Carton House

Fairmont Carton House; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates

Refer a friend bonus

Training

Meals provided

Free parking

Team events

Job summary

Fairmont Carton House in Maynooth, Ireland, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead all F&B operations on site. This full-time role requires independent initiative, exceptional guest service, and strong English communication skills, with at least two years in a luxury 5-star hotel environment.

You will manage guest requests, drive revenue opportunities, and develop a high-performing team through coaching and planning. Flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a luxury 5-star hotel environment.
• Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work planning.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all departmental operations to ensure smooth daily service, including setup, service delivery, and closing procedures.
• Lead the team in creating memorable, personalized guest experiences and promoting exceptional service standards.
• Manage guest requests and reservations efficiently using a proactive 'one-stop' approach.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, problem-solving, and identifying revenue-generating opportunities across the resort.
• Monitor departmental financial performance by controlling costs and maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and action plans focused on colleague engagement, guest satisfaction, quality assurance, loyalty program performance, and financial results.
• Build a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

F&B operations

Job description

Apply for Restaurant Manager at Fairmont Carton House in Maynooth, KE, IE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

A five-star career awaits at Carton House.

We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House - a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland.

Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests.

We are currently recruiting a Restaurant Manager to join our team at Carton House.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all departmental operations to ensure smooth daily service, including setup, service delivery, and closing procedures.
• Lead the team in creating memorable, personalized guest experiences and promoting exceptional service standards.
• Manage guest requests and reservations efficiently using a proactive "one-stop" approach.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, problem-solving, and identifying revenue-generating opportunities across the resort.
• Monitor departmental financial performance by controlling costs and maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and action plans focused on colleague engagement, guest satisfaction, quality assurance, loyalty program performance, and financial results.
• Build a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a luxury 5-star hotel environment.
• Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work planning.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?

• To be part of Accor's large global hospitality network.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Refer a Friend bonus of €250.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.