Job Title: General Manager Location: Galway, Ireland Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reports To: Owner About the Role: Our client, a well-established and high-profile hospitality group, is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead one of its flagship venues in Galway.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially astute hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing high-performing teams, and driving business growth.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the venue's day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest standards across service, food and beverage delivery, compliance, and financial performance.
What's in it for you? €75,00 Base with performance-related bonuses up to €100,000 Opportunity to lead a busy, well-known venue with strong brand recognition Career progression within a growing and dynamic hospitality group Supportive senior leadership team and structured operational framework Staff benefits including meals on duty and team incentives Key Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service Lead, motivate, and develop a large team across front and back of house Drive revenue growth through effective cost control, upselling, and local marketing initiatives Maintain exceptional standards of customer service and guest satisfaction Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company policies Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting, with accountability for P&L performance Recruit, train, and retain top talent, fostering a positive and productive work environment Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and business development Key Requirements: Proven experience as a General Manager or senior management role within a high-volume bar, restaurant, or late-night venue Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering financial results Excellent leadership and people management skills Passion for hospitality with a customer-first mindset Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities In-depth knowledge of compliance, licensing laws, and health & safety standards Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods Skills: Team Managemenr/ Organisation/ Time management Benefits: Bonus structure (Up to €100k)