Assistant Restaurant Manager - Gastro Pub
Longford Forest | Circa €37,300 per annum plus average shared tips of €3.66ph (€7,100 pa)*
Cara's Kitchen and Bar is a relaxed, all-day dining spot with live entertainment and a kids' play area.
Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one
Lead and coach the team to deliver an excellent guest experience while achieving financial targets. This role requires supervisory-level catering or bar management experience, strong leadership, financial awareness and communication skills.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and coach colleagues to maintain high service standards
- Ensure guest satisfaction by proactively addressing queries and concerns
- Monitor and achieve financial targets through effective cost control and analysis
- Support back-of-house operations and work across units with varying service styles
- Utilise strong computer literacy and analytical skills for reporting and planning
What's in it for you
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours
- Cara's Kitchen and Bar is open 7 days a week from 12pm to 10pm
- Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 11am and 11pm
- You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
- This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday
About you
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer literacy and analytical skills
- Previous supervisory experience at a similar level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with the ability to perform under pressure
Our values
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job?
Apply online today - interviews are ongoing
Closing date: 24th July 2026
- Based on full time hours and last year's company-wide data across Cara's Kitchen and Bar
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
