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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.

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