Restaurant Manager - Gastro Pub

Role overview

This is a Restaurant Manager position for a gastro pub at Longford Forest in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland. The role offers a salary of €60,000 per year plus a 12% bonus scheme. You will be responsible for leading day-to-day restaurant operations, maintaining strong guest satisfaction, managing financial performance and helping the team deliver memorable experiences.

What you will do

• Guide, support and energise the team so they consistently provide excellent service and memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee budgets, track performance and put practical cost-saving actions in place.
• Develop colleagues through training, coaching and performance management.
• Build a positive workplace atmosphere that encourages wellbeing, team spirit and collaboration.

What you should bring

• Demonstrated leadership background with the ability to influence others effectively.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, delivery management and business planning.
• Confident computer skills and the ability to analyse information.
• Experience working in a large organisation with full management accountability.
• Background in training and developing teams to improve performance and support growth.
• A motivating, empathetic leadership style with a coaching mindset and focus on individual accountability.

Working pattern

This is a full-time role with a contracted 150 hours across each 4-week period. Shifts are straight shifts and the schedule needs to be fully flexible. The role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Complimentary day passes and access to leisure amenities, including the spa.
• Discounts on breaks, and in shops and restaurants.
• Access to a bonus scheme and recognition rewards.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and on-the-job training.

Our culture

The organisation values colleagues who help create better outcomes for guests, coworkers, communities and the environment. The values highlighted are: care, bravery, determination and being naturally authentic. The workplace welcomes people from all backgrounds and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Recruitment is based on behaviours rather than placing priority on qualifications or experience. Support or reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application or interview process.

Application notes

The vacancy may close early once enough applications have been received, so prompt submission is encouraged. Interviews are already in progress. The closing date is 26 June 2026.