Red D are recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager for a 5 Star Luxury Hotel in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager with a strong background in luxury hospitality who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading teams and driving commercial performance.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Restaurant Manager will oversee the daily operation of the restaurant, ensuring outstanding service standards, guest satisfaction and profitability. The successful candidate will lead and develop the restaurant team, implement service strategies and ensure a consistent, high-quality dining experience for all guests.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to create a welcoming and professional environment for both guests and team members.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Manage all daily activities of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through consistent service standards and attention to detail.
• Ensure guests receive prompt, professional and personalised service.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the restaurant, welcoming guests and ensuring satisfaction.
• Manage guest relations, including regular and VIP guests.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure guest requirements and preferences are communicated effectively.
• Ensure the restaurant, equipment, furniture, glassware, tableware and service areas are maintained to excellent standards.
• Monitor service delivery and identify opportunities to improve the guest experience.
• Manage last-minute changes and operational requirements effectively.

Sales & Commercial Performance

• Support the delivery of restaurant revenue targets through effective sales strategies.
• Implement promotions and initiatives to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Drive upselling opportunities while maintaining excellent guest service.
• Monitor pricing, portions and service standards to support profitability.
• Assist with forecasting and business planning.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve commercial performance.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a strong position.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop the restaurant team.
• Manage restaurant supervisors and service employees.
• Create a positive team culture focused on service excellence.
• Train and coach team members to deliver consistent, knowledgeable and professional service.
• Identify training needs and support ongoing employee development.
• Assist with recruitment, selection and onboarding of new team members.
• Support performance management, coaching and employee relations processes.
• Encourage teamwork between restaurant service, kitchen and wider hotel departments.

Guest Experience & Service Standards

• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance satisfaction.
• Proactively manage guest concerns and complaints.
• Follow up with guests to measure satisfaction and improve service delivery.
• Ensure all team members understand and deliver agreed service standards.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, professionalism and hospitality.

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Ensure all restaurant operations comply with relevant legislation, hotel policies and procedures.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and licensing standards are maintained.
• Promote safe working practices throughout the department.
• Ensure emergency procedures are understood and followed.
• Maintain excellent standards of personal presentation, uniform and professional conduct across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant or high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations and service standards.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing revenue and profitability.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a busy environment.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding service.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a 5 Star Luxury Hotel operation.
• Senior Restaurant Management role within an established Food & Beverage team.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented restaurant team.
• Excellent employee benefits.

Candidates must have full unrestricted permission to live and work in Ireland.

About Red D Recruitment

Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Red D recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.

Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.

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