This job expired on 19th February 2026
Food & Beverage Manager
The Role
As Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of both outlets, driving service standards, team performance, and profitability while maintaining full compliance with food safety and licensing regulations.
You will work closely with the General Manager, Head Chef & Operational Managers to deliver a seamless guest journey across all food and beverage touchpoints.
About the role
ey Responsibilities
Operations & Service
Oversee daily operations of LJ’s Bar & Restaurant and the Ballroom Bar.
Ensure consistent service standards, SOP compliance, and guest satisfaction.
Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
People Leadership
Lead, train, and develop a large Food & Beverage team.
Support supervisors and duty managers to deliver strong floor leadership.
Conduct training, probation reviews, and performance management.
Commercial & Financial Control
Manage labour costs, stock control, GP margins, and wastage.
Analyse KPIs including covers, average spend, labour %, and service scores.
Drive upselling and promotional activity to maximise revenue.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure full HACCP, allergen, licensing, and health & safety compliance.
Maintain training records and ensure audits are passed successfully.
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with the Head Chef on menus, service flow, and allergen controls.
Liaise with the C&B team for event bar setups and service execution.
Attend daily briefings and operational meetings.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience as an F&B Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Supervisor in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and KPIs.
Excellent knowledge of Irish food safety, licensing, and H&S legislation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Meals on duty
Staff discounts across the Louis Fitzgerald Group
Career development opportunities
Supportive senior leadership team
Louis Fitzgerald Group
PUBS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELS - OFF LICENCES
The Louis Fitzgerald Group offers all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service, and superb accommodation. The Louis Fitzgerald Group is one of Ireland’s largest privately-owned hospitality groups. Oozing with Irish culture the group has over 22 pubs, restaurants, and hotels located in the heart of Dublin and its surrounds. This includes some of Ireland’s most famous landmark premises such as An Poitin Stil, a memorabilia pub, where you will find many of Ireland’s most prized artifacts. The multi-award-winning Stag’s Head, and Kehoes Pub, are a haven for locals and tourists. In short, we pride ourselves on our reputable name within the hospitality industry.
With over 19 pubs, restaurants and 3 hotels the Fitzgerald Group prides itself on its great reputation within the hospitality industry in offering all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service and superb accommodation. Our current vacancies can open a window of many opportunities within the group to the right candidate. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop to their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency that will mark The Fitzgerald Group as a place to return to.
Food & Beverage Manager
PUBS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELS - OFF LICENCES