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Job Description The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the hotel restaurant and for conference and banqueting, ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest service, effective team management, strong financial performance, and compliance with all operational, hygiene, and service standards. Key Responsibilities · The Restaurant Manager will manage the daily operations of the hotel restaurant. · The Restaurant Manager will ensure consistently high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction. · The Restaurant Manager will lead, train, and motivate restaurant staff to deliver excellent service. · The Restaurant Manager will oversee staffing levels, rotas, and labour cost control. · The Restaurant Manager will ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front-of-house teams. · The Restaurant Manager will monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards. · The Restaurant Manager will handle guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery professionally. · The Restaurant Manager will ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and licensing regulations. · The Restaurant Manager will support sales growth through upselling and promotional initiatives. · The Restaurant Manager will manage restaurant budgets, revenue targets, and cost controls. · The Restaurant Manager will oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination for front-of-house. · The Restaurant Manager will conduct staff training, performance reviews, and development planning. · The Restaurant Manager will ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation standards are maintained. · The Restaurant Manager will assist with restaurant setup for events, functions, and special occasions. · The Restaurant Manager will drive a positive, professional, and efficient working environment. Essential Requirements · Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a hotel or high-quality hospitality environment. · Strong leadership and team management skills. · Excellent customer service and communication abilities. · Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. · Experience managing budgets, labour costs, and service standards. · Knowledge of HACCP and hospitality compliance in Ireland. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Food and Beverage Manager
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our client’s team as Food & Beverage Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations responsibilities include: · Food and Beverage Manager will ensure the efficient daily running of the Weddings & Events operation. · Food and Beverage Manager will always maintain brand standards · Food and Beverage Manager will supervise, mentor, develop and train team members to department standards · Food and Beverage Manager will deal with all customer requests and complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction · Food and Beverage Manager will ensure cash and always stock control in the food & beverage outlet under management · Food and Beverage Manager will assist in achieving departmental revenue and cost targets · Food and Beverage Manager will ensure the hotel mission and core values are always maintained · Food and Beverage Manager will liaise with sales in maximising sales for the Weddings & Events department · Food and Beverage Manager will adhere to HACCP and health and safety procedures · Food and Beverage Manager will assist or manage daily operations in the main hotel as required The successful candidate will have: · Excellent attention to detail and previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager in a high-volume wedding venue and/ or hotel · Excellent people management skills and ability to motivate the team · Knowledge of cash and stock control systems · Spoken and written English is essential CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Bar Manager
We are seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy, high-standards bar. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, have excellent leadership skills, and be dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within a well-established venue that values professionalism, creativity, and teamwork. Bar Manager Responsibilities If you are an energetic, standards-driven Bar Manager looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Night Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Night Manager to join the housekeeping team in a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Dublin City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced night auditor who enjoys leading by example and is passionate about delivering exceptional standards of guest service and hotel night operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day overnight management of the Hotel night team, ensuring guest inquiries, check-ins & check-outs and night audits are maintained to the highest standards. You will support the team with training, night audits, staff coordination, and maintaining efficient departmental operations while helping to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for every guest. The ideal candidate will have previous night audit experience within a hotel, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences are essential. Key Responsibilities: • Take full responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel throughout the night. • Act as the senior Manager on Duty and make operational decisions in the absence of senior daytime management. • Allocate daily work assignments and monitor team productivity throughout each shift. Supervising and leading the Night Team, including Night Porters and Security personnel where applicable. • Support the recruitment, induction, training, and development of team members. Monitoring staff performance, presentation, punctuality and adherence to hotel procedures • Conduct regular hotel walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, presentation, security and operational standards are maintained. • Respond promptly to guest requests and resolve guest-related issues in a professional and timely manner. Dealing confidently with difficult or intoxicated guests while maintaining a calm and professional approach. • Oversee late check-ins, early check-outs, room moves, upgrades and guest requests Requirements • Previous experience in a Night auditor, Night Manager, Duty Manager or senior Front Office role within a 4-star or similar hotel environment. • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in hotel operations, preferably with Front Office/night operations experience. • Strong knowledge of Front Office procedures, night audit, cash handling and hotel systems. • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. • Strong computer skills and experience with PMS/Front Office systems; experience with Opera or similar systems would be advantageous. • Experience working in a busy city-center or nightlife environment would be highly advantageous. Salary & Benefits • Salary of €36–€38,000 • Full-time permanent role • Boutique 4-star hotel environment • Excellent opportunity to manage a strong team in a city center hotel • Professional and supportive hotel team CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
The Role Reporting to the Retail Director, the Store Manager will provide team leadership, direction and coaching on all aspects of store operations enabling the team to achieve its KPI’s, overall performance goals, especially its 5-star customer service standards. Responsibilities to include: Management and team leadership, ensuring that the store meets its overall budgeted sales targets through excellence in customer service, maximising repeat business, up-selling, link and cross-selling. Excellence in driving and showcasing the brand through optimizing product visual merchandising is a priority. Strive to create the best possible experience for customers and colleagues each day. Monitor and deliver the annual sales performance budget, with the associated KPI’S; (sales, margin, conversion, stock loss, ATV, IPT, Mystery Shop). Building a team who are customer oriented and skilful in selling and product knowledge. Being aware of local competitors and market trends and use this analysis for monitoring own store performance identifying areas for future growth. Maintaining store appearance and merchandising standards. Analysing and acting on information with Buyers and Marketing in order to maximise sales performance of different product lines. Liaising with buying, marketing, warehouse on initiatives to improve store performance. Fully supporting marketing in the implementation of local marketing initiatives. Driving sales using product knowledge and selling techniques. Collecting customer details through database offering and monthly competitions. Actively promote and educate customers about the company's loyalty program, encouraging sign-ups and participation through effective communication and in-store marketing materials. Monitor levels of stock and stock control, optimising space management with the assistance of sales reports to monitor stock performance. Assist with the store P&L Train and develop store colleagues on how to effectively communicate and promote the loyalty program, ensuring that all team members are well-versed in its benefits, rewards, and how to sign up customers. Skills & Experience that we need Experience operating in a fast-paced retail business environment which is team based and focuses on achieving optimum sales and margin performance Experience driving and showcasing products through optimizing product visual merchandising, standards and guidelines is a priority The ability to work efficiently in a constantly changing retail environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn, to try out new and unique ideas and apply them positive results The ability to coach others to guide them to achieve their potential The ability to build effective teams of people working together to meet the changing needs of customers Experience in driving sales using product knowledge, and selling techniques The ability to act as a Brand Ambassador The Offer This permanent opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with potential benefits including a development plan, employee discount, sick pay, pension contribution, and holiday entitlement, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position is fully onsite in Galway city and will be scheduled across a seven-day rota in line with business needs, with operating hours subject to seasonal variation. Applicants must have unrestricted permission to work in Ireland, be available to attend an in-person interview, and live within a commutable distance of Galway city.
Store Manager
Benefits : Full training & induction, employee discount, sick pay, pension, uniform pieces, length of service awards, training & coaching opportunities available. About You: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Store Manager to join the Kilkenny Design team in Galway City. The Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high performance and developing a service orientated culture within the store. The ideal Manager will be driven, energetic, genuine, and passionate about Kilkenny, with the ability to lead a team and support the future direction of the store. You will play a key role in adapting and applying clear practises and procedures across the store from, logistics, administration, stock management, customer service and cash management. Key Responsibilities: There are 5 key areas in the role: · Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer Experience. · To lead, motivate and empower your team. · To drive sales and KPI’S in the departments · To drive operational standards throughout the departments, by developing opportunities and brand promotion. · Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, including brand and product knowledge. The ideal manager can show that they demonstrate a successful record in delivering commercial results, leading, and motivating a team. You will be approachable, professional and a team player and will have the desire, drive, energy and passion to succeed in this role. You will also be able to show that you have: · A passionate, driven, and flexible Manager that thrives working in a fast-paced retail environment. · Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive sales through your team. · Excellent Business Know how and commercial Awareness.
Deputy Store Manager
About You: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Store Manager to join the Kilkenny Design team in Newbridge. The Deputy Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high performance and developing a service orientated culture within the store. The ideal person will be driven, energetic, genuine, and passionate about Kilkenny, with the ability to lead a team and support the future direction of the store. You will play a key role in adapting and applying clear practises and procedures across the store from, logistics, administration, stock management, customer service and cash management. Key Responsibilities: There are 5 key areas in the role: · Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer Experience. · To lead, motivate and empower your team. · To drive sales and KPI’S in the departments · To drive operational standards throughout the departments, by developing opportunities and brand promotion. · Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, including brand and product knowledge. The ideal manager can show that they demonstrate a successful record in delivering commercial results, leading, and motivating a team. You will be approachable, professional and a team player and will have the desire, drive, energy and passion to succeed in this role. You will also: · Flexible and adaptable to working practices and store demands. · Genuine person who is sincere, honest, truthful, and open. · Energetic person who is bubbly, enthusiastic, passionate, and vibrant. · Ability to converse and engage with customers in a natural, warm, and polite manger. · Acknowledging, respecting, and building rapport with other team members. · Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Assistant Manager
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Managerto join our team in our Enable Ireland Furniture Shop in Galway City Contract Type: Permanent Part-time Contract Hours: 24 hours per week Salary Scale: €18,345.60 per annum. A 1% profit share and bonus (pro rata) are added if targets are met. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave Entitlement : 21 days per annum + 2 gift days. Overview of the Post: To work as a member of our team, the post holder will assist in the day to day running of the shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets in order to maximise our contribution to Enable Ireland’s services. You must have retail experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. You will assist in inspiring and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results, enjoy being on the shop floor whilst driving sales through great customer service and be motivated by working for a charity. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Assist in managing and developing the shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. · Assist in training, supervising and managing shop staff, both paid and voluntary · Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Retail Experience · Retail Supervisory Experience · Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong Commercial Experience · Must be eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Brand Awareness If you believe you would fit the role, then please submit your CV today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · No Sunday or Late-Night Trading · Uncapped Bonus & Profit Share Schemes · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Wellbeing benefits · Pension
Assistant Manager
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Retail Experience is essential. • Retail Supervisory Experience. • Ability to Achieve Sales Targets. • Fiscal Management. • Good working knowledge of merchandising. • Must be eligible to work in the State. ORGANISATION & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of Enable Ireland. • Strong customer service skills. • Ability to deal sensitively with queries about Enable Ireland services. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Excellent interpersonal and sales techniques. • Leadership: ⋅ Ability to recruit and manage volunteers. ⋅ Ability to lead, motivate, train and manage paid & voluntary staff. ⋅ Commitment and ability to drive sales and achieve Sales Targets. • IT Skills: ⋅ Proficient in MS Office – good general IT Skills. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The purpose of the role is to assist in the day-to-day running of the Shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets. DUTIES: • Assist in managing and developing the Shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. • Assist in the recruitment, training and appraising shop staff, both paid and voluntary. • Source high quality stock. • Ensure there are always adequate staffing levels in the shop. • Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. • Assist in merchandising, its security and its preparation for sale and display. • Maintain accurate management and information systems. • Ensure the shop is stocked with adequate information and leaflets on Enable Ireland services, staff are briefed accordingly and queries from the public are dealt with in an efficient and sensitive manner. • Assist in the full implementation of Enable Ireland Health & Safety policy in the shop. • Be vigilant and comply with any Health & Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager. • Participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate. • Undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time. • Assist and support other Enable Ireland shops if and when required. • Undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and informal. • Complete all administration and financial work in accordance with Enable Ireland Policies and Procedures. • Contribute to good teamwork in sharing knowledge and skills and supporting colleagues to ensure that the Furniture Shop runs efficiently and effectively. Terms & Conditions: Responsible to: Shop Manager Probation: A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for appointment. The probationary period may be extended or terminated for any reason at Enable Ireland’s discretion. Salary: An attractive salary of €12,230.40. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 21 days pro rata per annum plus 2 gift days and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Pension Scheme: Enable Ireland operates a contributory pension scheme that all employees can join following their start date. Medical: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment. Garda Clearance/Police Clearance: These will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. Sick Pay: (If applicable) All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically certified. Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor after 3 months continuous sick leave. Upon completion of 6 months continuous service with the Company sick pay will be as follows: Full pay less social welfare for the first 13 weeks of sickness in any 12-month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further (13) weeks of sickness absence in the same 12-month rolling period. Redeployment: In exceptional circumstances the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience.
Retail Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The purpose of the role is the day-to-day running of the Garden Centre whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets. DUTIES: • Manage and develop the Garden Centre in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. • Assist in recruitment, training, supervising and managing staff, both paid and voluntary. • Ensure that a high standard of service to customers is delivered at all times, including answering queries, giving advice and guidance on product selection where required. • Maintain a high standard of display in the Garden Centre, and to merchandise the shop in order to make best use of the space available. • Ensure the appropriate care and maintenance of plants including watering, feeding, planting. • Follow and develop business trading plan. • Process and book in stock orders in line with business needs. • Ensure that stock is maintained in line with procedure, including carrying out regular stock checks and ensure physical stock on hands agrees with the computer records. • To complete all administration and financial work in accordance with Enable Ireland Policies and Procedures. • To work alongside service owners and support them in their role in the Garden Centre. • To contribute to good teamwork in sharing knowledge and skills and supporting colleagues to ensure that the Garden Centre runs efficiently and effectively. Terms & Conditions: Responsible to: Area Manager Probation: A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for appointment. The probationary period may be extended or terminated for any reason at Enable Ireland’s discretion. Salary: An attractive salary of €38,577. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 22 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Pension Scheme: Enable Ireland operates a contributory pension scheme that all employees may join following start date. Medical: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment. Garda Clearance/Police Clearance: These will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. Sick Pay: (If applicable) All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically certified. Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor after 3 months continuous sick leave. Upon completion of 6 months continuous service with the Company, sick pay will be as follows: Full pay less social welfare for the first 13 weeks of sickness in any 12-month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further 13 weeks of sickness absence in the same 12-month rolling period. Redeployment: In exceptional circumstances, the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Experience working in the retail sector at manager/supervisor level. • Ability to drive and achieve Sales Targets. • Strong Commercial experience. • Have significant interest in gardening. • Good IT Skills. ORGANISATION & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of Enable Ireland. • Interest and knowledge of plants and related products. • Strong customer service skills. • Ability to deal sensitively with queries about Enable Ireland services. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Excellent interpersonal and sales techniques. • Leadership: ⋅ Ability to recruit and manage volunteers. ⋅ Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team. ⋅ Ability to drive and achieve Sales Targets. • IT Skills: ⋅ Proficient in MS Office – good general IT Skills. SPECIAL APTITUDES & CIRCUMSTANCES • Must be a good communicator. • Strong negotiating skills. • Ability to manage paid & voluntary staff.
