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General Manager – Bar & Restaurant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an established bar and restaurant as it enters an exciting new chapter under new ownership in North Roscommon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will play a key role in driving the business forward, building a high-performing team, and establishing the venue as a destination within the local community and wider region.

Key Responsibilities

As General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the front-of-house operation and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Recruiting, training, motivating, and developing the team, including managing staff rosters and labour costs.
• Driving sales, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Developing and implementing creative initiatives to increase footfall, revenue, and customer loyalty.
• Managing stock control, ordering, margins, and supplier relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, licensing, and operational standards.
• Building strong relationships within the local community and positioning the venue as a destination for great food, drink, and hospitality.
• Working closely with the owners to deliver growth plans, improve performance, and achieve long-term business objectives.
• Ensuring all cash handling, tills, and opening/closing procedures are followed correctly.
• Managing the venue's social media presence to drive customer engagement.
• Maximising occupancy and revenue across the venue's guest accommodation.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• Proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior management role within a busy bar, restaurant, or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• A commercial mindset with experience in driving sales and managing costs.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A hands-on approach and the flexibility to lead by example.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• A warm, engaging personality with the ability to make customers feel welcome.
• A thorough understanding of licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and hospitality best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of €55,000–€60,000 per annum
• Performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to lead an established venue under new ownership.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future success of the business.

If you are an ambitious hospitality professional looking to make a real impact in an established business with exciting growth potential, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

• Work Location: In person