Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Estate is currently seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead up the Owenmore Restaurant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to manage one of Ireland's finest destination restaurants with stunning views, luxurious surroundings, exceptional resources, and world class wine cellar.

A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux and recently voted Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland 2021. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people.

This opportunity will suit a skilled individual who shares our passion for great service, food, and people. You will have experience in a similar role or perhaps taking the next big step in their career.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant which serves breakfast and dinner. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and perform the following responsibilities:

•Schedule and plan the roster to coincide with business levels and operational requirements.

•To manage the restaurant floor, delivering a premium guest experience.

•To coordinate restaurant bookings ensuring tables are yielded correctly, opportunities are maximised, but guest experience is always maintained.

•To embrace a positive relationship with colleagues and guests alike.

•To foster a positive and professional working environment where team members are nurtured, trained, and prepared for their duties.

•Organise the daily work tasks of all F&B team members on duty. Ensure tasks are delegated appropriately in your absence so that standards are maintained.

•Identify training needs, implement SOPs and retrain on a daily basis.

•To liaise with the Head Chef to collaborate on service, menus, and future plans of the restaurant.

•To be responsible for the upkeep and stocking of the wine cellars and restaurant.

•To assist in the smooth, efficient management of the lounges pre and post dinner.

•Ensure that both you and your team are fully trained on menu dishes and convey confidence to guests to advise and answer questions.

•To ensure the restaurant is profitable, ensuring waste is minimised and budgets are managed.

•To participate in the hotel's Green Committee embracing our policies and assist in implement training in your department.

Requirements of the Role

•Similar experience in a restaurant or hotel restaurant is required.

•WSET training will be beneficial for the role.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•Must have the ability to provide leadership and foster a positive environment.

•Be solution driven and with a good attention to detail.

•Welcome customers Excellent customer service skills.

Package

•Excellent Salary DOE

•Excellent training and progression opportunities.

•Excellent and professional working environment

•Employee Assistance Programme

•Meals On Duty

•Uniforms are provided

•Discounts on rates, outlets and activities

•Complimentarty state of the art Gym for employees