Restaurant Manager
Omos
- Abbeyleix, Co Laois
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A 4-day work week with Sundays and Mondays off
- One dinner service per day, with lunch service only on Saturdays
- A generous salary and benefits
- An amazing daily staff meal and excellent coffee — families welcome
- A high-standard, custom-built space with natural light and premium LED lighting (front and back of house)
- A dedicated staff lounge with a kitchen and views of the market garden
- On-site showers for your comfort
- Uniforms provided and laundered in-house
- A culture grounded in respect, kindness, and professionalism
- A project surrounded by nature, celebrating Irish craft and contemporary design
- Regular guest speakers and collaborative events
- Working alongside the Executive Chef/ Owner and project management team to plan and implement the restaurant's pre-opening phase as per Ómós vision.
- This will include leading the hiring, onboarding, and training of our new front-of-house team.
- Thereafter, upon launch, working closely with the Head Chef and General Manager to coordinate service of our dining experience (one sitting Tuesday to Friday and 2 sittings on Saturday). We are closed on Sunday and Monday.
- Planning the wine program alongside the Owner, and training the team on wine selection and service.
- Leading an exceptional front-of-house team to deliver a seamless, warm, and attentive service for all our guests.
- Manage bookings, table plans, and special requests.
- Support event planning and execution, including small functions or private hires.
- Managing people rostering and providing coaching and feedback to our restaurant team for service improvements.
- Administer and coordinate stock levels for drinks, tableware, and other front-of-house supplies.
- Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health & safety, and food safety standards.
- Conducting internal audits on behalf of the owner to ensure standards and KPI’s remain in place.
- An experienced fine dining Restaurant Manager with demonstrable experience in delivering excellence in a successful restaurant is a must for this role.
- We are seeking a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Deep knowledge of fine dining standards, menu items, and wine pairings.
- For this role, we are seeking a person who has had extensive experience in a variety of roles in a restaurant, from serving to supervising to bartending.
- Communication is key. We seek a well-spoken, strong communicator with the ability to adapt style and approach when required.
- Strong demonstrable financial management skills (budgeting, cost control, forecasting, etc).
- An experienced hospitality people manager with hands-on experience of training, coaching, and engaging a team. A real culture carrier, who can lead, but can also roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
- Familiarity with restaurant industry trends and the ability to adapt to change, such as new food trends, service styles, or dining experiences.
- An interest in networking and marketing to promote Ómós.
- Attention to detail is a must. This role is perfect for a person who strives for excellence and presentation.
- Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and alcohol laws (e.g., responsible alcohol service).
- Technology and POS system expertise, and an interest in automating processes.