Assistant Restaurant Manager - Joel's Restaurant
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Joel's Restaurant
Joel’s Restaurant is seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead the day-to-day operation of our flagship restaurant. This is a senior leadership role overseeing service excellence, team performance and ensuring a warm and personable welcome to each and every customer.
We are looking for a hands-on operator who leads from the floor, builds strong teams, and delivers consistently exceptional guest experiences.
About this role
The Role
As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will have accountability for the performance of Joel’s Restaurant, ensuring high standards across service, food quality, team engagement, and profitability. You will work closely with the Head Chef and senior management to drive commercial success while maintaining a strong people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Help lead the daily operation of the restaurant, ensuring seamless service across all trading periods
Maintain exceptional service standards and guest experience at all times
Ensure all SOPs are implemented, trained, and consistently followed
Act as the senior decision-maker on shift, leading service recovery and guest resolution
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing restaurant team
Lead by example with strong floor presence and professional standards
Manage performance, conduct regular feedback, and complete performance reviews
Create a positive, accountable, and engaging team culture
Manage labour costs in line with agreed budgets and staffing guides
Control food, beverage, and operational costs while maximising revenue
Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, fire safety, and licensing laws
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or Senior Restaurant Manager
Strong background in high-volume or quality-led food & beverage operations
Commercially astute with strong cost control and KPI management skills
Excellent leadership, communication, and people-management ability
Hands-on, guest-focused, and calm under pressure
Strong knowledge of Irish employment law, licensing, and food safety standards
What We Offer
Competitive salary package
Bonus potential (where applicable)
Staff meals on duty
Group staff discounts
Career progression within the Louis Fitzgerald Group
A senior leadership role within a well-established, respected hospitality brand
