Overview
The Grace Westport Estate is hiring a Food and Beverage Supervisor role at The Grace Westport Estate, a remarkable new hotel opening in Spring 2026 on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, at the heart of the captivating Westport Estate. Location: Westport, County Mayo. Full-Time | Pre-Opening Opportunity.
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Job Summary
The Food & Beverage Supervisor supports the daily operations of The Grace Westport Estate's food and beverage outlets, ensuring a seamless guest experience and the consistent delivery of service excellence. Working under the guidance of the Assistant Manager, this role is hands-on in leading service teams, maintaining operational standards, and upholding the property's commitment to refined hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
* Guest Experience — Support the delivery of attentive, personalised service in accordance with luxury standards; address guest requests and concerns promptly, escalating issues to management where appropriate; monitor the dining floor to ensure guest satisfaction and service consistency throughout operations.
* Operational Excellence — Oversee daily restaurant set-up, table allocations, and service readiness; coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain smooth service flow and communication; ensure dining and service areas uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, ambience, and presentation; support adherence to daily checklists, SOPs, and closing procedures.
* Team Supervision & Support — Supervise and motivate front-of-house staff including servers, hosts, and food runners; assist with pre-service briefings, communicating daily specials, menu changes, and key service priorities; support the Assistant Manager with team scheduling, onboarding, and performance feedback.
* Inventory & Financial Awareness — Assist in monitoring stock levels of service items, linens, and consumables; report shortages or wastage to management to support cost-control measures; support cash handling, billing, and POS accuracy throughout service periods.
* Menu & Beverage Knowledge — Maintain thorough understanding of menu items, ingredients, and beverage pairings; promote menu specials and recommend pairings to enhance the guest dining experience; support training initiatives to keep the team informed and confident in menu delivery.
* Compliance & Safety — Ensure adherence to food hygiene, allergen awareness, and safety standards; maintain accurate documentation for daily operational and health & safety requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
* 1-2 years' experience in a supervisory or senior service role within a luxury, or fine dining environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a guest-first mindset.
* Demonstrated ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Familiarity with POS systems, reservations management, and basic reporting.
* Sound knowledge of food and beverage operations; wine knowledge an advantage.
* Fluent in English; additional languages beneficial.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
The Grace Westport Estate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone is respected and included.
Job Details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Location: Westport, County Mayo
Notes: This description is intended as a framework to outline main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.
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