Job Description
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Team Leader (5C)
Dublin, Ireland
Full-time, permanent
Salary: approximately €46,000/year + €2000/year flexible working allowance
About The Role
We're looking for a seasoned hospitality professional and passionate beer advocate to take the lead in day-to-day operations at
GOGB
, our flagship home for craft and culture in Dublin.
As
Team lead
, you'll help shape a vibrant, welcoming environment that embodies the spirit of
Diageo
- where every guest leaves inspired by our beer, our people, and our purpose.
You'll work closely with the General Manager to deliver operational excellence, elevate guest experiences, and lead a high-performing team that takes pride in every pour and every interaction. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an ambitious individual ready to make a meaningful impact within the beer and hospitality industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Daily Operations: Oversee the day-to-day running of the taproom, ensuring seamless service, stock management, event execution, and compliance with all operational standards.
* People Leadership: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of bar and service staff - fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and exceptional hospitality.
* Guest Experience Excellence: Set and uphold the highest standards of service and engagement, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable, beer-focused experience that reflects our brand values.
* Commercial Performance: Drive sales and per capita spend through smart operational decisions, upselling, and innovative guest engagement.
* Beer Expertise: Partner with our brewery team and guest brewers to manage beer rotations, maintain product quality, and champion beer education among staff and guests.
* Event Delivery: Coordinate and execute consumer, corporate, and brand events that celebrate beer culture and bring our community together.
* Culture & Brand Ambassadorship: Lead by example in creating a warm, inclusive, and distinctly Guinness atmosphere - here beer, hospitality, and storytelling come together.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Diageo and statutory Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Environmental standards.
About You
You are a confident, people-focused leader with a love for hospitality and a deep appreciation of beer. You understand that culture drives performance - and you know how to bring out the best in a team.
We're Looking For Someone Who Brings
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a people management role within hospitality, bar, or restaurant.
* Proven track record of leading teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and meet commercial goals.
* Strong operational knowledge - from service standards to stock control and event execution.
* A genuine passion for beer, with sound knowledge of styles, brewing processes, and flavour profiles.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, train, and engage diverse teams.
* Flexibility to work across days, evenings, weekends, and special events.
* Ideally, a recognised qualification in hospitality, management, or a beer-related certification (e.g. Cicerone, Beer Sommelier).
Working with Us
At
Diageo
we celebrate life every day, everywhere. We value flexibility, diversity, and inclusion - and we want you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Our Benefits Include
* Competitive salary and performance-related rewards
* Flexible working arrangements
* Subsidised gym membership
* Contributory pension scheme
* Share options
* Generous annual leave
* Daily lunch allowance and product perks
* Access to world-class learning and development
Join us in shaping the future of beer and hospitality - one unforgettable experience at a time.
Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Storehouse
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date