Job DescriptionAre you passionate about fine dining and exceptional guest experiences?Castle Leslie Estate, one of Ireland's finest luxury destinations, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our award-winning dining team.About UsNestled on 1,000 acres of lush countryside, Castle Leslie Estate offers a unique blend of old-world elegance and modern hospitality.
Our Snaffles Restaurant is renowned for its outstanding cuisine, exceptional service, and unforgettable ambiance.About The RoleThe RoleAs Restaurant Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our fine dining restaurant, ensuring impeccable service and seamless guest experiences.
You will lead and inspire a team of professionals, maintain high standards, and collaborate with our Executive Chef and Head Chef to enhance our food and beverage offering.Key Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of restaurant service and staffUphold and exceed service standards in line with our luxury brandHandle guest queries, feedback, and special requests with professionalism and careRecruit, train, and mentor restaurant staffMonitor budgets, inventory, and ensure cost efficiencyWork closely with the events and kitchen teams to ensure a cohesive experienceThe Ideal Candidate:A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a similar role within a fine dining or luxury hotel environmentStrong leadership and communication skillsExcellent knowledge of food, wine, and service etiquettePassion for delivering memorable guest experiencesAbility to multitask and work in a fast-paced environmentFlexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhy Join Us?Opportunities for career progressionStaff meals and uniforms providedTraining and development programsA stunning work environment in one of Ireland's most magical estatesDiversity & Inclusion:Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers.
All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work.
We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.Other Benefits:Company eventsEmployee discountFood allowanceWellness programSkills NeededHospitalityAbout The CompanyCastle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years.
It boils down to trust.
Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees.
Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™.
Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work. In addition, we were voted by the public as Ireland's Favourite Place to Stay 2023 and 2022.One of Castle Leslie Estate's finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements.
We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.Company CultureNestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family.
The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time.
Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.Desired CriteriaRequired CriteriaClosing DateSaturday 10th May, 2025