About Us
The Lakeside Manor Hotel is a family-run, 31-bedroom hotel overlooking the scenic Lough Ramor in Co. Cavan. With a busy bar & grill, dining room, wedding & banqueting suites, and a lakeside coffee dock, we welcome a vibrant mix of residents, wedding couples, locals, and tourists.
We're passionate about warm, memorable hospitality and about building a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to play a leading role in delivering outstanding service across all our outlets.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll work alongside our Senior F&B Manager, Restaurant Manager and Head Chef to lead the floor, mentor the team, and drive standards and profitability across bar, restaurant, weddings, and events.
This is a senior leadership role in a growing venue — ideal for an ambitious hospitality professional ready to step up and make their mark.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
* Mentor and support the Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, supervisors, and FOH team
* Lead from the floor during busy service, weddings, and events
* Run daily briefings, ensure strong communication, and foster a respectful, high-performance culture
* Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff development
Guest Experience
* Oversee service across bar, restaurant, events, and coffee dock
* Maintain high standards of atmosphere, presentation, and service
* Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and care
Commercial & Operational Performance
* Forecast sales, manage rotas, and control labour costs
* Work with our CFO and stock auditors to control beverage and inventory performance
* Support upselling and guest engagement initiatives
* Collaborate with the Head Chef to keep FOH and kitchen aligned
Systems & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with HACCP, licensing, and safety standards
* Manage purchasing, stock, cash handling, and supplier systems
* Contribute to monthly management meetings and long-term planning
Who You Are
* A confident leader with 3+ years in a senior F&B or hospitality management role
* Skilled in leading, motivating, and developing teams
* Calm under pressure with excellent floor presence
* Knowledgeable in restaurant, bar, and event service standards
* Strong with budgets, rotas, stock, and supplier systems (experience with Lightspeed, Unify, or Bizimply an advantage)
* Flexible to work evenings and weekends on a five-day roster
What We Offer
* €50,000+ annual salary (DOE)
* Quarterly bonus scheme linked to performance
* Private on-site accommodation (subject to availability)
* Free meals on duty and staff discounts
* Career progression in a supportive senior team (GM, Deputy GM, Senior F&B Manager, Head Chef, CFO)
* A chance to lead in a well-established, growing hospitality business
Apply Now
Please submit your CV along with a short note telling us why this role excites you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Relocation assistance
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Virginia, CO. Cavan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Management: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person