We are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Manager for this four star hotel in Co Carlow. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the F&B department as well as the delivery of exceptional, friendly service to each guest. In addition, this role responds to all wedding and events enquiries.

Key responsibilities:?

• To set and implement all Food & Beverage standards as agreed with the General Manager
• To ensure that all guests are met on arrival and all needs catered for
• To ensure that all costs are controlled, particularly wages
• To liaise closely with the Sales & Marketing team regarding all events
• To liaise closely with the Head Chef regarding food quality
• To ensure that staff are fully trained in the delivery of the agreed standards
• To comply with all Health & Safety regulations
• To work closely with HR concerning recruitment and appraisals and follow company procedures in this area
• To carry out appraisals on all departmental staff as required to assess performance and development needs
• To ensure staff are correctly uniformed and presented to the highest possible level
• To carry out Duty Management shifts and assist in other areas of the hotel as required
• To attend weekly management meetings and feed back all relevant information to the team
• To ensure a 4-star standard is maintained at all times and to strive to constantly exceed customer expectation

The successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience managing a venue that serves both food and beverage. Experience managing a hotel bar would be a distinct advantage. Must have good financial acumen with at least two years’ experience managing rosters, wages, stock and margins. Further candidate attributes include:

• Be passionate and motivated by guest satisfaction
• Be organised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a team player and well as proven team leader

A host of benefits on offer including:

• Free parking
• Complimentary leisure club membership
• Staff meals
• Contributory company pension scheme (12 months service requirement)
• Company life insurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Friends and Family rates
• Training and development opportunities

For more information, send in your CV today!