Restaurant Manager – Luxury Five Star Dining
An iconic five‑star hospitality destination is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead the opening and ongoing success of a newly launched flagship restaurant.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a design‑led, high‑end dining concept where refined service, impeccable detail and elevated guest experience define everything we do. The restaurant showcases modern Irish and international cuisine, delivered through intuitive, warm hospitality, seamless service flow and bold seasonal flavours.
The Role
As Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in bringing a luxury dining experience to life, setting the tone for service culture, operational excellence and commercial performance from day one. You will be a visible leader on the floor, known for polish, confidence and calm authority, ensuring every guest interaction reflects true five‑star standards. This position suits someone who understands the discipline and rhythm of world‑class hospitality while maintaining sincerity, warmth and personality in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the opening and full operational launch of a premium restaurant concept
- Deliver exceptional, consistent service standards at every guest touchpoint
- Create and embed a luxury service culture rooted in professionalism, elegance and genuine hospitality
- Recruit, train, coach and inspire a high‑performing front‑of‑house team
- Lead from the floor with confidence, presence and attention to detail
- Drive revenue, labour optimisation and cost control without compromising guest experience
- Work closely with culinary and senior leadership on service and menu execution
- Develop and maintain SOPs, training programmes and service rituals
- Use guest feedback and operational insight to continuously elevate performance
About You
- You are a polished hospitality leader who:
- Has experience in luxury, five‑star or internationally recognised venues
- Understands world‑class service standards and how to deliver them daily
- Leads with composure, emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
- Is commercially aware while remaining deeply guest‑focused
- Takes pride in presentation, detail and creating memorable dining experiences
- Thrives in environments where excellence is the expectation, not the exception
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Food & Beverage operations (premium or luxury preferred)
- Proven leadership experience in high‑expectation service environments
- Strong financial understanding, including labour planning and revenue control
- Excellent organisational, communication and people‑management skills
- Authorised to work in Ireland
- Ability to commute to the restaurant location
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Health & Wellbeing contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Accommodation and dining discounts across partner properties
- Clear career progression and internal mobility opportunities
- Recognition awards, referral bonuses, birthday gifts and annual staff celebrations
Ready to Lead at Five‑Star Level?
If you are a luxury‑driven Restaurant Manager who takes pride in delivering unforgettable guest experiences and leading with integrity and polish, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Laura directly for a confidential conversation.
#HospSenior
Restaurant Manager – Luxury Five‑Star Dining Concept
A prestigious five‑star hospitality destination is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead the launch of a newly styled flagship restaurant.
This opportunity sits within a refined, design‑led setting where world‑class service, attention to detail and elevated guest experience are paramount. The concept celebrates modern Irish and international cuisine, delivered through warm, intuitive hospitality, seamless service choreography and bold seasonal flavour.
The Opportunity
As Restaurant Manager, you will be entrusted with shaping a luxury dining experience from the ground up, setting the tone for service excellence and commercial performance. You will define service rituals, lead with visibility and polish, and ensure that every guest interaction reflects five‑star standards. This role requires someone who understands the rhythm, structure and expectations of a premium, global hospitality environment, while maintaining authenticity, warmth and personality in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the opening and operational launch of a high‑end restaurant concept
- Deliver world‑class service standards, ensuring consistency, elegance and attention to detail at every touchpoint
- Cultivate a luxury service culture, embedding professionalism, composure and genuine hospitality
- Recruit, train and inspire a high‑performing front‑of‑house team aligned with five‑star expectations
- Lead from the floor with confidence, presence and refinement
- Drive revenue performance, labour optimisation and cost control without compromising guest experience
- Collaborate closely with culinary and senior leadership to align service and menu execution
- Establish and maintain SOPs, training frameworks and service rituals
- Use guest insight and operational data to continuously elevate standards
About You
You are a polished hospitality professional who:
- Has experience within luxury, five‑star or internationally recognised service environments
- Understands world‑class service standards and how to deliver them consistently
- Leads with confidence, calm authority and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Is commercially astute while remaining deeply guest‑focused
- Takes pride in presentation, detail and creating memorable experiences
- Thrives in environments where excellence is expected as standard
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Food & Beverage operations, ideally in a premium or luxury setting
- Proven leadership experience within high‑expectation, service‑driven environments
- Strong financial awareness, including labour planning and revenue optimisation
- Exceptional communication, organisational and people‑management skills
- Authorised to work in Ireland
- Able to commute to the role’s location
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Health & Wellbeing payment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Accommodation and dining discounts across partner destinations
- Strong career development and internal mobility opportunities
- TaxSaver commuter ticket and Bike to Work scheme
- Recognition awards, referral bonuses, birthday gifts and annual staff celebrations
- Complimentary uniform provision and professional laundry
Ready to Deliver Excellence?
If you are a luxury‑driven Restaurant Manager who takes pride in world‑class service and elevating guest experience, this is an opportunity to lead a dining destination with ambition, polish and international appeal.
Apply today or reach out to Laura directly.
#HospSenior
