Assistant Restaurant Manager – Fast Food – Kildare
Are you an experienced fast food or hospitality supervisor looking to take the next step into management?
We are currently recruiting an ambitious and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to join a busy, high-volume quick service restaurant in Co. Kildare.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, leading a high-performing team, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
What’s on Offer
- €38k – €40k
- Performance-related bonus
- Staff discount
- Free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Restaurant Manager in the overall day-to-day management of a busy, fast-paced restaurant
- Lead by example on the shop floor, creating a positive, energetic, and customer-focused culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members to maximise individual and team performance
- Recruit, onboard, and train new employees, ensuring they are fully competent in operational procedures, HACCP, food safety, and customer service standards
- Prepare and manage weekly staff rosters, ensuring labour costs are effectively controlled while maintaining excellent service levels
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability
- Analyse key business KPIs including labour percentage, food cost, waste, productivity, and customer satisfaction, implementing action plans where necessary
- Oversee stock ordering, deliveries, inventory control, and supplier management to maintain excellent product availability while minimising waste
- Ensure food preparation, presentation, and service consistently meet brand standards
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety throughout all areas of the restaurant
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation, company procedures, and health & safety regulations
- Handle customer queries and complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly while delivering an outstanding customer experience
- Support promotional campaigns and local marketing initiatives to help drive sales growth
- Conduct regular team briefings and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback
- Assist with administrative duties including reporting, cash management, banking, payroll support, and operational documentation
- Take responsibility for the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager, ensuring smooth operations at all times
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the business
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum of 3 years’ management or supervisory experience within a fast food, quick service restaurant (QSR), takeaway, or high-volume hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
- Excellent understanding of restaurant operations, including labour scheduling, stock management, food cost control, and waste reduction
- Commercially minded with experience analysing KPIs and implementing improvements to drive sales and profitability
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety legislation, and health & safety compliance
- Experience managing stock ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships
- Comfortable managing cash handling, banking procedures, and daily financial reconciliation
- Positive, proactive, and hands-on leadership style with a strong work ethic
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to perform under pressure during busy trading periods
Apply today to find out more.
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