Marlfield House in Gorey Co Wexford, a family run 26 bedroom country house with two restaurants , has been renowned for its lavish and warm hospitality since it opened its doors to guests 48 years ago. Marlfield House is located just outside Gorey on the Courtown Road. With two restaurants The Duck and The Conservatory .
The Fine Dining Conservatory is a beautiful setting and has gained many accolades over its 48 years. The Duck Restaurant , listed in the Michelin Guide, opened in 2015 and has received numerous awards for its food, service and atmosphere. The Duck offers a more casual option and unique dining experience and a warm and friendly working environment among a friendly and strong team of professionals.
Our talented chefs cook using fresh and exciting ingredients from our garden and the locality.
We're currently looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our well established team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of our restaurant and cocktail bar, ensuring a seamless and elegant guest experience
- Have at least one years experience at restaurant supervisory level
- Lead, inspire and develop the front-of-house team to deliver warm, attentive and personalised service
- Maintain exceptional standards of presentation, ambience and hospitality throughout
- Curate and uphold premium bar service standards, with strong oversight of cocktail execution and beverage quality
- Manage staffing levels, rotas and team performance
- Monitor stock control
- Drive revenue through thoughtful upselling, service excellence and attention to detail
- Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and care
- Collaborate closely with the kitchen and senior leadership team
- Support the delivery of special ocassions, private dining and special events in line with the hotel’s reputation
- Monitor and manage the reservations booking system - Resdiary
- be fluent in English and have strong Team leadership qualities
- Be proficient in staff training, organising and doing staff training
- Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Be technically proficent in service
- Be knowledgeable and have a passion for food , wines and cocktail making and mixology
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience managing a quality restaurant and bar environment
- A natural host with a passion for refined hospitality
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and mentor a team
- Excellent knowledge of cocktails, wines and premium beverage service
- Commercially aware, organised and detail-focused
- Calm, polished and professional in a fast-paced setting
Benefits:
- Accommodation can be provided if necessary
- Negotiable and competitive salary.
- Tips.
- Free meals.
- Car parking.
- 20 days holidays and 10 bank holidays.
- Company events.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Full-time contract.
- Opportunity to work with a professional team in a professional environment.
Both Restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays all year and on Wednesdays for some of the Winter. If you're interested in the above position please apply through the link below.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Restaurant: 2 years (required)
- superviory: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
