My client, a busy and well-established restaurant operation, are now seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to join their growing team based in Dublin 2.

Position Overview:

As the Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations while ensuring exceptional customer service, efficiency, and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the restaurant.

This role would suit an experienced Restaurant Supervisor, Duty Manager, Senior Waiter/Waitress, or hospitality professional who has gained exposure to both front-of-house and kitchen operations and is looking to take the next step into management. Candidates with previous cook, kitchen, or food preparation experience combined with supervisory responsibilities will be particularly well suited to this position.

This is a full-time permanent role working 5 days over 7 on a 40-hour week. Salary on offer is €35,000 per year.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to the operation and work closely with senior management on the continued growth and development of the restaurant.

This is a permanent role, which will involve working for my client directly on a permanent basis. This is not an agency or short-term role. I am assisting my client in finding suitable candidates to work for them directly.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a Restaurant Supervisor, Team Leader, Duty Manager, Senior Front of House, Cook, Chef de Partie, or similar hospitality position
• Previous experience supervising, training, or leading a team
• Experience working within both front-of-house and kitchen environments highly desirable
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Experience handling stock control and ordering procedures
• Flexible approach to both front-of-house and kitchen support duties
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English essential
• Full right to work in Ireland required

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high standards of service quality, cleanliness, and organisation are maintained at all times
• Take full responsibility for the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager
• Support, coach, and lead the restaurant team on a daily basis
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
• Manage stock ordering and stock control procedures
• Assist with staff scheduling and rota management
• Support recruitment activities alongside management when required
• Supervise team performance and maintain a positive working environment
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen operations when required
• Oversee daily restaurant operations and cash handling procedures
• Step into operational duties across both front and back of house as required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of €35,000 per year
• Full-time permanent position
• 40-hour work week
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hands-on management experience across all areas of the operation
• Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality operation

If you feel like you fit the above requirements and are currently seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.

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