General Manager- Hospitality
Job Summary
General Manager
Permanent full-time
Role | General Manager |
Venue | Walters Dun Laoghaire |
Location | Dun Laoghaire |
Reports to | Owner |
Contract | Permanent full-time |
Package | Competitive salary plus performance bonus |
THE OPPORTUNITY
Teamworx is looking for a commercially driven General Manager to lead its clients busy venue . This is a role for someone who knows how to grow a business not just run it. You will own the P&L drive sales and margin and lead a team that delivers great service every day.
You will be hands-on and visible on the floor while keeping a firm grip on the numbers that make a bar profitable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial and P&L
Full ownership of the venue P&L with weekly reporting on sales GP wages and controllable costs.
Drive sales growth through pricing promotions events and increasing spend per head.
Deliver GP targets on food and drink through menu engineering supplier terms and tight stock control.
Manage wage costs by building rosters around trading patterns and demand.
Set budgets and forecasts with the owner and report against them.
Leading the business
Lead from the floor setting the standard for service and the customer experience.
Recruit train and develop the team and build a strong management structure underneath you.
Grow local and visitor trade through events live music group bookings social media and community links.
Build loyalty and repeat visits and protect and grow online reviews.
Operations and compliance
Put clear systems and routines in place so standards are consistent on every shift.
Manage stock ordering cash control and supplier relationships.
Ensure full compliance with licensing health and safety HACCP and food safety and responsible serving of alcohol.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
At least 3 years as a General Manager or a senior manager in a high-volume bar or bar and restaurant.
A proven track record of driving business growth with sales figures to back it up.
Strong commercial awareness with hands-on P&L ownership and a clear understanding of margins GP and wage control.
Experience of budgeting forecasting and reporting to owners or senior management.
A visible hands-on leader who motivates teams and holds them to high standards.
Solid knowledge of Irish licensing health and safety and food safety requirements.
Desirable
Experience in a suburban or destination venue with food drink and events.
A background in a pub group or multi-site operation.
Experience with EPOS stock management and rota systems.
Knowledge of the Bray Wicklow and south Dublin market.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Sales growth against budget and last year
GP% on food and drink
Wage percentage
Average spend per head
Online review scores and customer feedback
Staff retention and audit results
PACKAGE
Competitive base salary depending on experience
Performance bonus linked to sales GP and wage targets
Pension contribution
Meals on duty and staff discount
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV in confidence to or call
Required Skills:
3 years experience and proven track record
Required Education:
3 years