Assistant Restaurant Manager

• Oversee the daily end-to-end operations of the restaurant offerings across the resort

• Act as Manager-on-Duty, ensuring seamless service delivery at all times

• Maintain exceptional service standards aligned with luxury hospitality expectations

• Collaborate closely with the kitchen and wider resort teams to ensure consistent quality and efficiency

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team

• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and guest-focused service

• Support recruitment, training, performance reviews, and succession planning

• Lead by example through a visible and hands-on presence on the restaurant floor

• Drive revenue growth through upselling, promotions, and service excellence

• Monitor key performance indicators including labour costs, payroll control, stock management, and gross margins

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives

• Ensure strong stock control procedures while minimising wastage

• Deliver a consistently exceptional guest journey from arrival to departure

• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently

• Build strong relationships with members, residents, and visiting guests

• Uphold the luxury brand standards associated with Dromoland Estate

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

• Maintain and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Support cross-departmental coordination within the Golf & Wellness Country Club

• An experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager or Assistant F&B Manager in a high-end or luxury hospitality environment

• Commercially astute with strong financial understanding

• A confident leader capable of inspiring and managing large teams

• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

• Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional five-star guest service

• Full on-the-job training

• Leisure Centre membership (T&C's)

• Pension scheme after 6 months

• Wellness programme

• Competitive salary

• Discounted staff rates across the resort

• Training and development opportunities

Dromoland Castle