Restaurant Operations Leader — Busy Hotel

Red Chair Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment are recruiting a Restaurant Manager for a busy hotel in County Meath. You will lead the restaurant operation, deliver excellent service and maintain high standards while driving commercial success.

The role requires a minimum of three years' experience in a restaurant management or senior hospitality position, strong leadership, and excellent customer service and financial awareness. Salary €50,000–€60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Restaurant Manager or similar senior hospitality role.
• Proven experience managing a busy restaurant operation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hospitality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring excellent service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, motivate and develop the restaurant team, including training and staff scheduling.
• Manage the existing business and identify opportunities to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Ensure consistently high food, beverage and customer service standards.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and labour costs effectively.
• Monitor stock, ordering and wastage to support cost control.
• Work closely with the Kitchen and Hotel Management teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Assist with achieving revenue and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Financial awareness

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Staff scheduling

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment are recruiting a Restaurant Manager for a busy hotel in County Meath. You will lead the restaurant operation, deliver excellent service and maintain high standards while driving commercial success.

The role requires a minimum of three years' experience in a restaurant management or senior hospitality position, strong leadership, and excellent customer service and financial awareness. Salary €50,000–€60,000 per annum.