Luxury Hotel Restaurant Manager and Guest Experience Leader, Dublin

Red D are recruiting a Restaurant Manager for a luxury hotel property in the West of Ireland, known for its food offering, warm hospitality and excellent customer experience.

This Restaurant Manager role is a key leadership position within the hotel’s food and beverage operation. You’ll lead the restaurant team day to day, maintain high service standards and work closely with senior management and the kitchen team to ensure a smooth, professional and welcoming experience for every guest.

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager with energy, personality and excellent operational ability. Someone who is hands‑on, visible on the floor and comfortable leading a busy restaurant operation within a quality hotel environment.

Principal Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of the hotel restaurant to ensure consistently high service standards

Lead service on the floor and maintain a visible presence during busy periods

Ensure the restaurant is presented to a high standard at all times including cleanliness, atmosphere and mise en place

Develop and maintain restaurant service procedures and operational standards

Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues efficiently

Work closely with the kitchen and wider hotel management team to ensure smooth service and communication

Team Leadership&Development

Recruit, train and develop the restaurant team

Lead by example and create a positive, professional working environment

Organise regular training focused on service standards, food and beverage knowledge and guest experience

Support, motivate and develop team members to maintain high performance

Manage rotas and staffing levels in line with business needs and budgets

Financial&Commercial Management

Support the delivery of restaurant revenue and profitability targets

Monitor labour costs and scheduling in line with budgets

Drive upselling opportunities and maximise guest spend

Assist with stock control, ordering and cost management

Review sales performance and identify opportunities to improve results

Required Experience&Skills

Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a busy hotel or high-quality restaurant operation

Excellent leadership and people management skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Financial awareness with experience managing labour and operational costs

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced hospitality environment

Experience using POS systems and restaurant management systems

Food Safety training and good understanding of compliance standards

What’s on Offer

Excellent salary

Opportunity to join a well-regarded hotel property

Supportive senior management team

Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality business

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU.

UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.

About Red D Recruitment Red D Recruitment specialises in senior hospitality recruitment across Ireland and the UK. We recruit for hotels, restaurants, bars, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions, placing talent from management level through to senior leadership and executive appointments.

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