Restaurant Supervisor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ballyconnell; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Workplace Ireland

Discounts

Gym access

Meals provided

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

The Slieve Russell Hotel in Co. Cavan, Ireland, is seeking a full-time Restaurant Supervisor to lead daily service in the hotel restaurant.

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will ensure smooth operations, greet guests, manage opening and closing, and supervise the dining team. The role requires experience in a busy restaurant within a hotel setting, excellent presentation and communication, and flexibility for midweek and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel setting or busy restaurant environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work flexible shifts (midweek and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Ensure service aligns with department procedures.
• Greet guests warmly and manage seating and service flow.
• Supervise and motivate restaurant staff and manage opening/closing tasks.
• Coordinate with kitchen to maintain standards and timing.
• Maintain knowledge of menu, hours, and hotel facilities.
• Attend training courses as notified by management.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Hospitality operations

English communication

Job description

Location: On site / Doon, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Negotiable salary

Are you hardworking, with a flair for the customer service and wish to progress your career in a hospitality environment? Then we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for the position of full-time Restaurant Supervisor.

The Slieve Russell Hotel is Located in Co. Cavan, just 90 minutes from Dublin and provides luxury award winning 4* hotel accommodation. The Hotel is set on 300 acres of land, including 50 acres of lakes, an 18 hole championship golf course, a par 3 Academy Golf Course, a superb leisure centre, a state of the art conference centre and an award winning luxury Spa.

The role will involve reporting to the Restaurant Manager, assisting with the professional and profitable operation of the restaurant, meeting and greeting customers and guests in a polite, friendly and inviting manner, opening/closing of the restaurant, day-to-day running of the restaurant, completing checklists to ensure all task are completed, continuous training and development of the team, ensuring the restaurant is adequately staffed at all times, organising, delegating and supervising all members of the team. Shifts include both midweek and weekends.

What are we looking for?

• Experience within a hotel setting however it is essential that the successful candidate has experience within a busy restaurant setting;
• Excellent presentation;
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills;
• Solid understanding of Hotel operations and be able to work on their own initiative;
• Good command of the English Language;
• Available midweek and weekends and flexible with working times and shifts.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that all service provided by you is in accordance with your department procedures;
• Welcome customers in a warm and friendly manner to the restaurant;
• Ensure the tables are set correctly, cleared at the appropriate times and the upkeep the cleanliness of the restaurant in accordance with the correct standard;
• Employee training, supervision and motivation;
• Deliver customer service to the highest standard;
• Work closely with the kitchen department to ensure standards are met;
• Have a full knowledge of all products in the department and a general knowledge of all hotel facilities and opening hours;
• Ensure that the restaurant have adequate staffing levels for the level of business that is booked;
• Attend all training courses as notified to you by management.

Excellent Employee Benefits and Career Opportunities working with us:

The Slieve Russell Hotel and Country Club is certified a Best Workplace Ireland in Hospitality & Great Place to Work 2025

Benefits of working with us:

• Quality Employer Award - Best in Class Expert Level 6 awarded by Irish Hotel Federation
• Outstanding Employer Gold 2026 Accreditation by Failte Ireland
• Best Workplace Ireland in Hospitality 2025 for 4th year in a Row by Great Place to Work Ireland.
• Top 20 Large Best Workplace Ireland
• Awarded Great Place to Work Special Award 2025
• Outstanding Employer Gold 2025 Accreditation by Failte Ireland
• Gold Menopause Workplace Excellence Accreditation 2025
• Menopause Excellence Workplace Best Champion Network 2024
• First Dementia Inclusive Alzheimer's Friendly Hotel in Ireland
• Investors in Diversity Bronze - Centre of Diversity
• Gold Award at Irish Accommodation Service Institute (IASI)
• Gold Awarded for our Environmental Sustainability in Tourism Industry awarded by 50 Shades Greener
• Diamond White Flag for our Leisure Club
• PGA Silver Flag for Golf Club & Club House
• Full training provided.
• Employee Discounts & Incentives
• Full nutritious meals Provided.
• Free use of Gym & Leisure Centre
• Employee assistance Programme – free confidential helpline
• Active Employee Social Club
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Career Progression-including opportunities to gain recognised QQ1 LEVEL 6 third level qualifications.