Red D are recruiting a Food & Beverage Manager for one of Dublin’s most successful and long-established private members clubs. This is a rare opportunity to lead the food and beverage operation within a club that sits at the centre of a vibrant and loyal membership community.

The Food & Beverage Manager will oversee the Club’s Bar and Bistro along with a busy programme of member events hosted throughout the year. This role combines day-to-day restaurant and bar leadership with the delivery of memorable member events in a setting known for its tradition, quality and strong sense of community.

For the successful candidate, this role offers something increasingly difficult to find in hospitality: excellent working hours, a supportive environment and the opportunity to lead a proud and well-established operation where members genuinely value great service.

This is a hands-on leadership position with strong visibility on the floor. The Food & Beverage Manager will lead the service team from the front, ensuring a warm, polished and professional experience for members and their guests.

The Role

The Food & Beverage Manager will take full responsibility for food service operations throughout the Club, ensuring high standards across the Bar, Bistro and event spaces while delivering strong commercial performance.

Working closely with the Deputy General Manager and Head Chef, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee daily service, member functions and team performance while maintaining a consistent and welcoming atmosphere throughout the Club.

This role suits a confident hospitality professional who enjoys being on the floor, building relationships with members and leading a team that takes pride in the service they deliver.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee food service operations across the Bar, Bistro and event spaces
• Ensure members and their guests receive excellent service at all times
• Maintain strong presence on the floor, supporting service and leading the team
• Ensure supervisors and team members are fully briefed and operating to Club standards

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop the food and beverage team
• Encourage a culture of pride, professionalism and teamwork
• Ensure supervisors are fully trained and confident in delivering Club standards

Commercial Performance

• Work with the management team to achieve payroll and gross profit targets
• Maintain effective cost controls across the department
• Monitor operating expenses while maintaining quality and service standards

Food & Beverage Offering

• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu planning, food cost management and quality standards
• Contribute to the development of wine lists and wine dinners
• Stay aware of hospitality trends and new products that could enhance the Club’s offering

Member Experience

• Build strong relationships with members and their guests
• Personally manage feedback and resolve issues where required
• Ensure a welcoming and enjoyable experience across all food and beverage areas

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure the department operates in line with all health and safety regulations
• Attend management meetings and support Club initiatives where required

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or Senior Hospitality Leader in a 4 Star Luxury or Five Star Hotel or Restaurant General Manager.
• Candidates may also come from an upmarket restaurant background with strong leadership experience
• Experience managing both restaurant service and large functions or events
• A confident and visible leader who enjoys leading service from the floor
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with members, colleagues and suppliers
• A natural people leader who motivates and develops hospitality teams
• Strong operational awareness with a focus on service standards and financial performance
• An engaging and personable approach to hospitality

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Annual bonus
• Meals on duty
• Excellent working hours compared with most hospitality roles

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.