General Manager Food & Beverage Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is seeking an experienced General Manager, Food & Beverage to lead our on-site dining operations. Set on the historic Jameson family estate overlooking the Velvet Strand, our resort is home to three distinctive outlets: the 1780 Restaurant, the Seaview, and the historic Jameson Bar, alongside banqueting and event catering for up to 300 delegates.

Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is owned by Sandman Hotel Group Ireland, part of Northland Properties Corporation, a privately held, family-run hospitality group founded in Canada in 1963. Northland is one of the premier hospitality companies in North America, with hotels, restaurants, and sports franchises across Canada, the US, and the UK & Ireland. Portmarnock was Northland's first investment in the Irish market and remains a flagship property in its international portfolio.

About the Role: You will have full operational and commercial responsibility and accountability for all F&B outlets, banqueting, and event catering across the resort. We are looking for a leader who brings exceptional guest experience standards, elevating service, quality, and guest satisfaction across every outlet. An entrepreneurial and business owner mindset is required to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations across all restaurants and banqueting/event catering spaces

Set and deliver F&B budgets, cost controls, and revenue targets

Monitor P&L performance and determine business priorities

Recruit, train, and develop leadership team and front-line teams

Champion 5-star luxury service standards and guest experience across all outlets

Partner with Sales & Events on weddings, conferences, and events

Develop menus and beverage programmes that reflect the resort's Irish whiskey heritage and coastal setting

Report to senior management on performance, guest feedback, and improvement initiatives

What You Have:

Proven experience as a GM or senior F&B leader in a multi-outlet restaurant brand, hotel or resort environment

Strong track record delivering exceptional guest experiences, ideally within a luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining setting

Strong financial acumen and experience managing all aspects of the P&L

Excellent leadership and team development skills

Experience with banqueting/events at scale (weddings, conferences) a requirement

Passion for hospitality, Irish food & drink culture, and guest experience

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as required by resort operations

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Staff discounts on golf, spa, and dining

Career development within a leading international hospitality group

A unique working environment steeped in history on Dublin's coast