General Manager

General Manager – Gastro Bar

Location – Galway

Salary – €60,000 – €70,000

Duties and Responsibility’s

• To Direct and control the organisation’s operations, and be responsible for the day to day running and the future plans, of this high volume food & beverage operation.
• General Manager will ensure the business is adequately staffed in line with business levels to maintain operating standards in terms of efficiency and customer care.
• General Manager  will control payroll costs in line with budget and ensure hours of work are recorded correctly.
• General Manager will support the delivery of agreed financial budgets, in terms of revenue and costs, and work closely with Bar & Kitchen to achieve departmental KPI’s and profit targets.
• General Manager will ensure that all areas of the business are maintained and presented in a manner that reflects positively on the business and enhances the guest experience.
• General Manager will assist marketing team with on-site implementation of promotions and offers to enhance value offered to customers and drive sales.
• Ensure all offers are communicated to the team and POS are updated in line with current offers.
• General Manager to ensure that regular stock takes are conducted, and margins are monitored consistently to enhance departmental profits.
• General Manager  to carry the Performance Reviews with all employees and look at training that may be required.
• General Manager  to coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.
• General Manager  to book live entertainment for the venue and work with marketing team on promotion and social media activity promoting the business.
• General Manager  to manage security team to ensure premises is always maintained in a safe manner for the enjoyment of all customers.
• General Manager to work closely with HR on all employee related issues, HR & Training Compliance that may arise and ensure there is effective communication with HR department to maintain a positive working environment for the team.
• General Manager  will represent the Company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the company.
• To maximise all potential business development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• At least 2 years’ experience working as a General Manager or in a senior food and beverage management role in a high-volume bar food environment.
• Gastro GM will have knowledge of the food/beverage industry in Ireland and market changes or forces that may influence business performance.
• Gastro GM will have excellent people management skills.
• Will have an understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
• Will have leadership skills along with excellent communication skills. 

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