Richard Lynch Consulting are recruiting a Restaurant Manager for a 5-star hotel in Cork. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the food, beverage, and wine offering at the hotel. We are looking for a passionate 5-star Restaurant Manager with excellent food, beverage, and wine knowledge. Responsibilities include managing operations to the highest standards while achieving the financial aspects and objectives of the department and ensuring guest satisfaction. The Restaurant Manager will report directly to the Director of Food and Beverage and the Hotel Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a culture of knowledge and passion for good food and wine among all associates, encouraging sharing of knowledge and a love for culinary excellence.

• Maintain the highest operating and hygiene standards in all food and beverage outlets, including the restaurant, private dining rooms, room service, lounge dining, and afternoon tea.

• Oversee service staff and supervisors during service periods, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to service standards.

• Demonstrate excellent wine knowledge, providing guidance and recommendations to guests and staff alike.

• Foster a team-oriented approach among staff, prioritising customer focus and collaboration.

• Manage stock levels, including purchasing, maintenance, and stocktaking of crockery, cutlery, table linen, and equipment within the department.

• Manage transitions, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards throughout periods of change.

• Work closely with the management team on the overall strategy of the F&B department.

• Manage payroll costs of the department.

• Lead initial staff induction and ongoing training and development of all associates within the department, ensuring compliance with SOPs and continuous improvement in service standards.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous restaurant management experience in a similar 5-star luxury property, including fine dining.

• Previous wine experience and excellent knowledge of wine.

• Understanding and experience of operational controls, budgeting, payroll, and forecasting.

• Proven track record of improving standards and procedures in the department through continual assessment and update of existing SOPs, staff training, and responding to customer satisfaction surveys.

• Proven track record in meeting the expectations of high-end leisure market guests - individual as well as incentive-based guests.

• Proven track record regarding problem-solving.

• Stable and progressive career to date to senior Assistant Restaurant Manager/Restaurant Manager through similar quality-oriented operations.

• Excellent verbal and written English.

• Right to work in the E.U.

• Experience in high-end fine dining properties.

• Excellent presentation and polished manner with faultless customer service skills and attitude.

• Excellent IT skills, including proficient use of MS Office and Excel.

• Positive attitude towards guests and colleagues at all times.

• Self-motivated and able to work alone with good personal organisation.

• Hospitality Management qualification or equivalent.