We are currently looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join the team at our Connaught Room and Dungeon Restaurants at our Forbes Five Star property. The role is a dual role, supporting our Restaurant Manager in the running of our Afternoon Tea and Casual Dining outlet.Who are we?
In choosing to join Ashford
Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and
the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal
adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as
Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is
exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a
wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary
characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest
experience. Ashford Castle, voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and
Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars
by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024.Key responsibilities of the Assistant Restaurant Manager will include:• To support the Restaurant Manager in ensuring efficient, friendly and professional service within the outlets, ensuring that they meet the required Forbes/Red Carnation Hotel Standards. • To monitor daily operations within the outlets.• To manage the F&B service in the absence of the Restaurant Manager, taking ownership of the operation to ensure that all guests receive an efficient, friendly and professional service at all times• To work positively towards ensuring that both hotel and departmental goals and objectives are achieved successfullyThe ideal candidate for the Assistant Restaurant Manager position should:• Have significant previous experience in a similar F&B function• Possess a strong knowledge and passion for Food & Beverage• Have good ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc.• Have experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering• Have excellent communication and team leadership skills• Possess excellent organisational skills• Have good ability to handle pressurised situations and busy periods• Be Flexible, innovative and adaptable• Be fluent in both written and spoken EnglishWhat's in it for you?
Professional, award winning training and
development opportunities
Discounted accommodation rates with Red
Carnation Hotel Collection
Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other
Employee Recognition Events
Discounted rates with many local
businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject
to availability)
Free meals on duty
Complimentary dry cleaning of business
attire
Recommend friend and family bonus scheme
Two paid volunteering days each year
Holiday allowance increasing with length
of service up to 25 days
Hotel based recognition incentives
Free access to Employee Assistance
Programme
Join us in this incredible new opportunity!
We are an equal
opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible
to work in Ireland