On behalf of our client, a leading 4-star hotel on the scenic coastline of East Cork, we are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join their award-winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to step into a senior leadership role in a well-established, high-volume property.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and supporting the Food & Beverage division, with a strong focus on delivering seamless wedding and banqueting operations. You will lead a dynamic team across the hotel’s bar, restaurant, and event areas, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak wedding and events seasons.
Our client is a prominent 4-star hotel located in East Cork, known for its breath-taking seaside views, exceptional service, and strong reputation in the wedding and events market. Part of a respected Irish hotel group, the property offers a stable and rewarding environment with opportunities for internal growth and development.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior Food & Beverage role, ideally in a 4* hotel environment with strong wedding and banqueting operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage large teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with proven ability to manage budgets and increase profitability.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must currently be living in Ireland and have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).

• Lead and manage the Food & Beverage department across all outlets including weddings, banqueting, bar, and restaurant.
• Collaborate with the Events & Sales teams to ensure smooth execution of weddings and large functions.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a large F&B team to deliver consistent service excellence.
• Drive operational standards, ensuring top-tier customer service across all F&B touch points.
• Manage staff rosters, labour costs, and resource planning in line with business demands.
• Control stock, minimise waste, and ensure adherence to budgets and cost targets.
• Enforce compliance with all health & safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Participate in planning and implementing promotional F&B initiatives to enhance revenue.