Job Ref: DAL4915 Branch: Clayton Hotel Galway Location: Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary & KPI Bonus Structure Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 15/05/2026 Closing date: 17/06/2026 Food & Beverage Manager Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this position, you will have a unique opportunity to shape your team's culture and success while contributing to the hotel's strategy. If you are looking for your next opportunity or a move in your career into a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As the Food & Beverage Manager you will report to the Deputy General Manager / General Manager. You will guide and manage the hotels food and beverage department effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of service across all food and beverage outlets, ensuring consistently high standards, strong team engagement, and smooth operational performance. You will work closely with senior management and department heads to ensure a seamless guest journey throughout the hotel. This is a floor-led role, ideal for a manager who leads from the front and takes real pride in service excellence. Benefits 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel 30% off Friends & Family rate Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Performance-related bonus plan Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- to support your career journey Free employee meals on duty Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events Your Key Duties and Responsibilities: The overall success and operation of the Bar, Restaurant, Coffee dock and Banqueting departments. Directly lead the heads of the F&B departments. Ensure that all staff are consistently motivated and engaged to deliver excellence in service. Succession Planning - Lead the development and continuous learning of the hotel staff. Ensure the best level of customer care within the property. Support the profitability and cost management of the F&B Department. Overseeing and maintaing staffing levels in line with the hotels budget. Striving to maintain both food and beverage GP's. HACCP compliance. Actively review guest feedback and incorporate feedback into training. What You Will Need: Proven experience as an F&B Manager or C&B Manager. Passion for training, coaching, and team development. Proven experience in effective people management within a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear reports to clients and colleagues. Confident, ambitious, and proactive in approach. A hands-on, service-driven management style. Be commercially astute and have solid financial awareness. Understanding of Payroll & GP's. Understanding of HACCP. Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace. About us Dalata Hotel Group - we bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. At Clayton Hotel Galway, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located on the outskirts of Galway city, the perfect spot to connect you to the whole of Galway. Whether you're visiting the city, exploring the wilds of Connemara, the rugged landscapes of The Burren or setting off on an adventure across the Wild Atlantic Way, our hotel puts you in the heart of everything. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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