Mount Juliet Estate, part of the globally recognised Marriott Autograph Collection, is a five-star luxury resort set across 500 acres of rich and historic Irish countryside. Whether it is the elegant grandeur of the magnificent Georgian Manor or the contemporary charm of Hunter's Yard, our two unique residences draw on centuries of local Irish heritage to weave a rich tapestry of vibrant stories and unforgettable guest experiences.
Proudly certified as a Failte Ireland Outstanding Employer, Mount Juliet Estate is home to a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality, innovation and world-class service. We warmly welcome you to become part of Mount Juliet Estate's ever-evolving story.
We are now seeking an exceptional Assistant Restaurant Manager - The Hound to join our award-winning Food & Beverage team at Hunter's Yard Hotel.
Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, this is an exciting operational leadership role ideally suited to an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for exceptional guest experiences, service excellence and developing high-performing teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of The Hound Restaurant, supporting the Restaurant Manager in delivering consistently outstanding food and beverage experiences while ensuring the highest standards of service, presentation and hospitality.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within one of Ireland's leading luxury hospitality destinations and to become part of the team delivering memorable dining experiences at Hunter's Yard Hotel.
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant Manager in the daily operation of The Hound Restaurant, ensuring a seamless and exceptional guest experience from arrival through to departure.
Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef and wider Food & Beverage team, you will help lead and develop the restaurant team, maintain service standards and ensure the smooth and efficient running of each service.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong operational skills, excellent communication and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding hospitality.
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Support the Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day operation of The Hound Restaurant, ensuring consistently high standards of service and guest experience.
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Lead and supervise the restaurant team during service, providing guidance, direction and support to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
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Maintain a strong visible presence on the floor and lead by example throughout every service period.
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Ensure all service standards, SOPs and operational procedures are consistently followed.
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Work closely with the Kitchen Team to ensure effective communication and seamless coordination between front and back of house.
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Assist with opening and closing procedures, daily briefings and service preparation.
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Support effective staffing, rostering and deployment of team members in line with business requirements.
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Ensure full compliance with health and safety, food safety, licensing and company standards.
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Deliver warm, personalised and attentive service that consistently exceeds guest expectations.
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Build strong relationships with guests and ensure their individual needs and preferences are recognised and addressed.
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Take ownership of guest feedback and service recovery, resolving issues professionally and effectively.
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Champion attention to detail and ensure The Hound Restaurant consistently reflects the luxury standards of Mount Juliet Estate.
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Support the team in creating memorable and engaging dining experiences for every guest.
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Support the Restaurant Manager in achieving departmental revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction objectives.
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Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and guest experience.
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Assist with stock control, ordering, inventory management and cost control procedures.
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Ensure appropriate portion control, waste management and responsible use of departmental resources.
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Support the effective management of labour costs and staffing levels in line with business requirements.
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Lead, motivate and inspire the restaurant team to deliver exceptional standards of hospitality.
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Support the induction and training of new team members, ensuring they understand Mount Juliet Estate's service standards and expectations.
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Provide ongoing coaching, guidance and feedback to team members to support their development.
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Foster a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.
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Support the Restaurant Manager with performance management and employee development where required.
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Champion Mount Juliet Estate's culture and values, encouraging the team to take pride in their work and deliver exceptional service.
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Previous supervisory or management experience within a high-quality restaurant, hotel or hospitality environment.
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A genuine passion for food, beverage and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
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Strong knowledge of restaurant service and day-to-day operational standards.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
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A hands-on and visible approach to leadership.
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Commercially aware with an understanding of stock, labour and operational cost control.
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Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with guests and colleagues.
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Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
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A strong desire to develop their career within a five-star hospitality environment.
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Opportunity to work within one of Ireland's most celebrated five-star luxury resorts.
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Be part of the globally recognised Marriott Autograph Collection network.
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Career progression and professional development opportunities.
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Join an experienced, collaborative and passionate Food & Beverage team.
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Work within the vibrant Hunter's Yard Hotel and The Hound Restaurant.
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Play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences at one of Ireland's premier hospitality destinations.
If you are passionate about hospitality, exceptional service and inspiring a team to deliver memorable guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.
