In Room Dining Manager

Ashford Castle – Restaurant Manager (In Room Dining)
Ashford Castle is a five star resort based in the village of Cong in the West of Ireland. We are part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Leading Hotels of the World. The Red Carnation Hotel collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and is recognised as number 3 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2016. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential! We are also proud to be recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and to be re-assessed successfully too
We are currently looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our In Room Dining team,
one of our 5 star F&B Outlets within Ashford Castle.

Key responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager will include:

• To manage Food & Beverage Standards within the outlet, ensuring that they meet the required Hotel/Leading Hotels of the World/RCH Service Standards
• To monitor daily operations within the outlet, liaising closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Head Chef to ensure that the F&B in room dining operation is organised effectively to meet daily business needs
• To be fully aware of Hotel Function Sheets, ensuring the outlet has sufficient equipment, resources and staffing levels to meet the business demands.
• To work in conjunction with the Director of Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring that effective purchasing and cost controls are in place for your outlet, and that these are reviewed regularly
• To be actively involved in all aspects of daily operations in a ‘hands on’ capacity.
The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position will be a motivated and driven individual, who has a passion for Food & Beverage, guest care and hospitality. This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days a week between Monday and Sunday.
The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position should:
• Have successfully graduated with a Hospitality related degree
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Management of a similar F&B function
• Possess a strong knowledge and passion for Food & Beverage
• Good ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc.
• Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good ability to handle pressurized situations and busy periods
• Flexible, Innovative and Adaptable
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Be legally eligible to work in Ireland

This position has excellent progression opportunities within the renowned Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a company providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career and job security within the Hotel industry.
Some of the Benefits available to our team:
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Travel Corporation and some UK Relais & Châteaux properties
• Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Professional training and development opportunities (79 in-house courses to avail of)

Ashford Castle is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Ashford Castle – Restaurant Manager (In Room Dining)
Ashford Castle is a five star resort based in the village of Cong in the West of Ireland. We are part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Leading Hotels of the World. The Red Carnation Hotel collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and is recognised as number 3 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2016. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential! We are also proud to be recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and to be re-assessed successfully too
We are currently looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our In Room Dining team,
one of our 5 star F&B Outlets within Ashford Castle.

Key responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager will include:

• To manage Food & Beverage Standards within the outlet, ensuring that they meet the required Hotel/Leading Hotels of the World/RCH Service Standards
• To monitor daily operations within the outlet, liaising closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Head Chef to ensure that the F&B in room dining operation is organised effectively to meet daily business needs
• To be fully aware of Hotel Function Sheets, ensuring the outlet has sufficient equipment, resources and staffing levels to meet the business demands.
• To work in conjunction with the Director of Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring that effective purchasing and cost controls are in place for your outlet, and that these are reviewed regularly
• To be actively involved in all aspects of daily operations in a ‘hands on’ capacity.
The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position will be a motivated and driven individual, who has a passion for Food & Beverage, guest care and hospitality. This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days a week between Monday and Sunday.
The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position should:
• Have successfully graduated with a Hospitality related degree
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Management of a similar F&B function
• Possess a strong knowledge and passion for Food & Beverage
• Good ability to manage all cost controls e.g. food cost, labour etc.
• Experience of staff training, rotas, financial reporting, stock control and ordering
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good ability to handle pressurized situations and busy periods
• Flexible, Innovative and Adaptable
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Be legally eligible to work in Ireland

This position has excellent progression opportunities within the renowned Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a company providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career and job security within the Hotel industry.
Some of the Benefits available to our team:
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Travel Corporation and some UK Relais & Châteaux properties
• Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
• Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability)
• Professional training and development opportunities (79 in-house courses to avail of)

Ashford Castle is an Equal Opportunities Employer