Restaurant Manager - Starting January/February 2027

Restaurant Manager – Gregans Castle Hotel, The Burren

Position Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Gregans Castle Hotel
Reports To: Deputy General Manager & General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Gregans Castle:

A Michelin Key Hotel

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the dining & wine service operations at Gregans Castle Hotel, a renowned country house hotel in the heart of The Burren. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines exceptional leadership skills with a strong knowledge of wine and food service excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences, leading and developing a high-performing front-of-house team, and maintaining the highest standards of service in our award-winning restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest service at all times.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Oversee service standards, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and restaurant operations.
• Manage restaurant reservations, table allocations, and guest relations.
• Monitor staffing levels and prepare team schedules in line with business demands.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety, and licensing regulations.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, stock management, and financial performance.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively resolve any service issues.
• Support the hotel's reputation for excellence through attention to detail and a hands-on management style.Wine Responsibilities
• Curate, maintain, and develop the restaurant's wine programme in collaboration with senior management.
• Advise guests confidently on wine selections and food pairings.
• Train and mentor team members in wine knowledge, service standards, and upselling techniques.
• Manage wine inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular wine tastings and educational sessions for staff.
• Ensure proper wine storage, presentation, and service standards are consistently maintained.

Candidate RequirementsEssential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior supervisory role within a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong wine knowledge with proven experience in wine service, cellar management, and food pairing.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs and budgets.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• WSET Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent wine certification).
• Experience working in luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, or Michelin-recognised establishments.
• Knowledge of Irish and international wine regions and producers.
• Experience using restaurant reservation and POS systems.

What We Offer

• Subsidised accommodation
• Guaranteed service charge €5000.00 in 2026
• 50% Discount on Small Luxury Hotels accommodatiom
• Opportunities for professional development and wine education.
• Staff meals while on duty.
• Employee discounts and hotel benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work in one of Ireland's most distinctive hospitality destinations in The Burren.How to Apply

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their hospitality management experience and wine expertise. We welcome applications from professionals who are passionate about service excellence, team leadership, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world & who are ambitious to chase stars!

Pay: From €42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have 3 years of Luxury Hospitality management experience in Ireland or the UK?
• Do you have a car as accommodation is offsite? A car is essential!!

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person