Restaurant Manager

A five-star career awaits at Carton House.

We invite you to begin your next career chapter at Carton House - a storied and dynamic five-star resort destination and the first and only member of the Fairmont Hotel collection in Ireland.

Nurturing a working environment built on fairness, inclusivity, and growth for all team members, we deliver the highest standard of service, turning moments into memories for all of our guests.

We are currently recruiting a Restaurant Manager to join our team at Carton House.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all departmental operations to ensure smooth daily service, including setup, service delivery, and closing procedures.
• Lead the team in creating memorable, personalized guest experiences and promoting exceptional service standards.
• Manage guest requests and reservations efficiently using a proactive "one-stop" approach.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, problem-solving, and identifying revenue-generating opportunities across the resort.
• Monitor departmental financial performance by controlling costs and maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and action plans focused on colleague engagement, guest satisfaction, quality assurance, loyalty program performance, and financial results.
• Build a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a luxury 5-star hotel environment.
• Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work planning.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.

Why work for Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?

• To be part of Accor's large global hospitality network.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Refer a Friend bonus of €250.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers