Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Overview

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management and smooth operation of The Purty Kitchen in Dún Laoghaire, ensuring the highest standards of customer service, food and beverage delivery, staff performance, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong organisational ability, commercial awareness, and the confidence to lead by example in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Working closely with the Head Chef, kitchen management, and senior leadership team, the Restaurant Manager will ensure seamless coordination between front-of-house, kitchen, and bar operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of the department, motivate and develop the team, and maintain consistently high standards across every aspect of service.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, develop, and manage front-of-house team members.
• Prepare rotas in line with business demand, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, presentation, and performance standards.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures to ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service.
• Maintain a visible floor presence and lead service delivery during busy periods.
• Ensure guests receive a warm welcome, excellent hospitality, and prompt resolution of any complaints or concerns.
• Coordinate reservations, walk-ins, functions, special requests, and event service requirements.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient service.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering requirements, wastage, discounts, and cash-handling procedures.
• Complete operational checks, handovers, checklists, and management reporting accurately and on time.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across all front-of-house areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, licensing, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Support private functions, events, promotional activity, and live entertainment service delivery.

What Makes This Role Unique

• A true leadership role with responsibility for both service excellence and operational performance.
• The opportunity to shape team culture, service standards, and guest experience in a respected hospitality venue.
• A hands-on position where your presence on the floor directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success.
• Close collaboration with senior management, kitchen leadership, and bar teams in a dynamic, team-focused environment.
• The chance to contribute to commercial performance through labour control, upselling, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant management or senior hospitality supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop front-of-house teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and guest experience delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing labour costs, budgets, and service efficiency.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, health and safety, and licensing requirements.
• Experience with staff scheduling, rota planning, payroll processes, and stock control.
• Ability to manage a busy service environment calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to operational management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, hold team members accountable, and maintain professional standards.
• Experience handling customer complaints and resolving issues in a professional manner.
• Understanding of responsible alcohol service and compliance with employment legislation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of €35,000 to €38,000 per year + tips
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key management role in a well-established hospitality venue.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality operation.
• Hands-on role with real influence over service standards, team culture, and guest experience.
• Staff meals or meal allowance during shifts, where applicable.
• Employee discounts on food and beverage, where available.
• Opportunity to work in a lively, customer-focused venue in a prime Dún Laoghaire location.