THE LEOPARDSTOWN INN · LOYOLA GROUP
Restaurant Manager
Full Time · Brewery Rd, Stillorgan, Dublin, A94 F6Y0 · Salary DOE · 3–5 Years’ Experience
ABOUT THE LOYOLA GROUP
The Loyola Group has a simple aim; to run fantastic venues that provide the best food, drinks, and service to our customers. The group is made up of Base Wood Fired Pizza with a flourishing portfolio of 10 venues across Ireland and Portugal. While each venue is different in style and offering, we pride ourselves on the warm Irish welcome that greets our guests at each door.
The Leopardstown Inn is a well-established and much-loved venue in Stillorgan, South Dublin, and a key part of the Loyola Group family. We are looking for an experienced, passionate Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and help drive the next chapter of our success.
THE ROLE
Reporting to senior management, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience at every cover. You will lead, motivate and develop your team while keeping a sharp eye on performance, people management, and profitability.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Leading, managing and motivating the front-of-house team on a daily basis, fostering a positive and high-performing working environment
- Taking responsibility for all people management matters within the team, including performance management, absence management, and disciplinary matters, in line with Irish employment law and company policy
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained to the required standard, with training records maintained and refreshed on an ongoing basis
- Identifying training needs within the team and implementing development plans to ensure consistent service standards across all shifts
- Ensuring full compliance with all relevant Irish employment legislation, including the Organisation of Working Time Act, the Employment Equality Acts, and the National Minimum Wage Act
- Overseeing all cash handling procedures, including till reconciliation, end-of-day cash-ups, and ensuring the team adheres to company cash handling policies at all times
- Delivering consistently high standards of food and beverage service across all services
- Driving revenue and managing costs, with full ownership of financial KPIs including GP, labour, and covers
- Monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics, taking corrective action where required
- Handling guest feedback and resolving any issues with professionalism and care
- Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service delivery
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and licensing legislation
- Assisting with rosters, scheduling, and labour management
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a restaurant management or senior supervisory role
- Proven background in both casual/gastro pub and fine dining/à la carte environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, including handling performance, conduct, and HR matters in line with Irish employment law
- A track record of delivering structured team training and ensuring all staff are fully trained, compliant, and consistently performing to standard
- Strong cash handling experience, including till management, cash-ups, and reconciliation, with a high level of accuracy and accountability
- Working knowledge of key Irish employment legislation and the confidence to apply it in a busy hospitality environment
- Strong commercial awareness with a solid understanding of financials, KPIs, and cost control
- A natural leader with excellent communication and team development skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while maintaining high standards
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences
- Knowledge of Irish food safety regulations and licensing requirements
- Knowledge of ResDiary booking system and Microsoft Teams preferred but not essential
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- Full-time permanent role with structured hours
- Opportunity to grow within the Loyola Group across 10 venues in Ireland and Portugal
- A supportive, team-focused working environment
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
