Howth Yacht Club is Ireland's leading sailing club with a vibrant year-round calendar of dining, social and sailing events. The Club has an exceptional coastal location in the heart of Howth with a busy marina and Clubhouse facilities. The hospitality offering is built around seasonality, creativity and a strong connection to the sea – showcasing the best of local seafood, Irish produce and Club classics re-imagined.The Role:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our front-of-house, kitchen and bar services. The ideal candidate will come from a hotel, private members' club, or high-end hospitality background and have a proven track record of managing busy service environments while maintaining high standards of customer experience and operational control.This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who enjoys leading by example, developing teams, and delivering polished yet warm and personable service. You'll be expected to bring structure, consistency, and a commercial mindset to the department, with a strong focus on service standards, team development, and member satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:· Manage all aspects of the food and beverage operation, ensuring smooth day-to-day service· Lead, train, and mentor the hospitality team to ensure high levels of performance, product knowledge and guest engagement· Create and implement structured pre-service briefings, regular training plans, and clear SOPs for all service areas· Work closely with the kitchen team to align front and back-of-house operations, to meet member preferences and to create and update menus with the seasons· Ensure service is well-paced, professional, and consistent across lunch, dinner, and events· Manage weekly staff rotas, wage budgets, and operational schedules in line with projected footfall and event bookings· Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for the bar and service areas· Uphold all health & safety, HACCP, and licensing compliance procedures· Support the planning and smooth delivery of member events, private functions, and seasonal activity· Monitor key performance indicators such as service times, cover numbers, spend per head, and wastage, reporting weekly to senior management· Collaborate with operations and marketing to promote dining services and events, enhancing the yacht club's reputation and membership experience.· Maintain high levels of cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere across the clubhouse· Build rapport with members and guests, acting as a point of contact for feedback, service issues, and event planningAbout You:· Confident, calm, and solutions-focused under pressure· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, delegate, and coach a diverse team· Strong understanding of hospitality operations including service logistics, stock control, rota planning, and compliance· Exceptional organisational and communication skills· Commercially aware with a keen eye for improving systems, standards, and efficiencies· Experience with hospitality systems such as POS, booking platforms, rota software, and stock management tools· A recognised qualification in hospitality management, business, or a related field is strongly preferred· Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and events as required· A genuine passion for hospitality, service, and guest experience· Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior FOH or F&B management role within a hotel, private members' club, or comparable settingJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsCompany pensionEmployee discountFood allowanceOn-site parkingSick payWork Location:In person