General Manager

Our client is looking for a General Manager to take on the day to day management of a leading bar & restaurant, located in Galway just of the M6, serving good hearty Irish style food and includes a busy weekend bar trade. 

• Have a high level of customer interaction and involvement of the operations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the premises including stock ordering, customer relations and booking management.
• Be solely accountable for the financial performance of the business.
• Ensuring all departments adhere to budgets and targets.

• Roster, recruit, train, develop and motivate staff.
• Upskilling yourself and those around with your learned knowledge from suppliers, training supports, etc.
• Manage all staff on a daily basis to ensure all service standards are maintained.
• Support the owners with projects to grow the business and other business opportunities.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, manage accounts and complete financial documenting with accountants.
• Manage the kitchen with current head chef, and plan for events and opportunities.
• Manage all financials and banking within the business.
• Responsibility for Health & Safety compliance and legislation.
• Ensure building is maintained, clean and presentable at all times. Key eye for detail and standards.
• Responsible for marketing and social media.

The Person:

• A highly experienced hospitality person which ideally would have country pub experience in Ireland
• Is service driven to manage the operation, teams, and finances of the business.
• Have experience within a high-volume venue with food & beverage
• Previous key holder experience
• Flexibility with shift times
• Be committed to continual personal improvement and advancement in their profession.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Be a hands-on leader with excellent communication skills.
• Level-headed/sensible and consistent in nature, trustworthy and reliable
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure with a positive demeanour.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong operational experience