Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager

Salary: €55K

Location: Kildare

This is a hands-on senior role for someone who enjoys being close to the guest experience, developing strong teams and turning a busy service into a polished one.

Responsibilities:

• The smooth daily running of all food, beverage, events and guest-facing operations.
• Visible floor leadership during busy services, functions and peak trading periods.
• Consistent guest service, presentation, cleanliness and operational standards.
• Leadership and development of department managers, supervisors and the wider team.
• Commercial controls including sales, payroll, stock, waste, gross profit and productivity.
• Strong planning, communication and handovers across front of house, kitchen and support teams.
• Compliance with food safety, allergen, licensing, fire safety and health and safety requirements.
• Fast, professional resolution of guest concerns and operational challenges.

What you’ll have:

• Senior management experience in a quality hotel, large restaurant, venue or multi-outlet hospitality business.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, including bars, functions and events.
• A track record of leading managers and building engaged, accountable teams.
• Commercial confidence with rotas, forecasting, labour, stock and operating results.
• A calm, practical approach and the confidence to make decisions during busy service.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• The flexibility required for a senior hospitality role, including evenings and weekends.