Teamworx looking for a General Manager- Hospitality -Dublin City

The opportunity

We're looking for a commercially driven General Manager for a landmark bar in Dublin City Centre. This is a transformation role. You'll have the owner's backing, one of the best-located sites in Dublin, and a clear goal.

The Package

The package pays well for results. You'll get a strong base salary and a bonus paid as the venue hits each turnover milestone. We’re

•         Excellent Salary depending on experience

•         Bonus of up to 20%, paid as the venue hits KPI’s

•         Pension contribution

•         The owner's full backing to build something special

Key responsibilities

You'll have full ownership of the venue's performance, from the P&L to the customer experience.

Commercial and P&L

•         Own the P&L, with weekly reporting on sales, GP%, wage percentage and controllable costs

•         Build and deliver a growth plan

•         Set budgets and forecasts, and manage stock control, ordering and supplier terms

•         Drive average spend through menu engineering, pricing and upselling

Trading from AM to close

•         Fill every part of the day: morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tourist trade, after-work, evening and late night

•         Book and run live music and bands, with a weekly entertainment calendar built around the busiest trading times

•         Build tourist, coach-group and corporate trade through tour operators, hotels and concierges, and use your Dublin network to bring in trade from across the city

Growth and brand

•         Make the bar a destination venue in Dublin.

•         Grow day-time, evening, tourist and local trade, and build a corporate pipeline

•         Lead the marketing calendar, social media, events and partnerships with tourism operators

•         Build loyalty and repeat visits, and protect and grow the bar's online reviews

People and leadership

•         Recruit, train and lead a high-performing team, and build a strong management structure underneath you

•         Plan rotas around demand, so service stays strong and wage costs stay under control

•         Create a culture of ownership, standards and pride in the venue

Operations and compliance

•         Put in place clear systems, SOPs and checklists so standards stay consistent on every shift

•         Ensure full compliance with licensing law, health and safety, HACCP and food safety, and responsible serving of alcohol

•         Look after the building, equipment and maintenance

Reporting

•         Report to the owner weekly on performance, give monthly reviews and flag issues early

About you

You've already grown a venue's sales substantially, and you can show the numbers that prove it.

Essential

•         At least 7 years in senior bar or hospitality management, including at least 3 as GM of a high-volume venue

•         A proven record of transformation, such as taking a venue's sales up significantly or turning around an underperforming site, with figures to back it up

•         Strong commercial skills: full P&L ownership, GP and wage control, budgeting and forecasting

•         Experience putting in place the systems, processes and management structures a venue needs to grow

•         A visible, hands-on leader who motivates teams and holds people to high standards

•         Solid knowledge of Irish licensing, health and safety, and food safety rules

Also essential: city, tourists, music and food

•         In-depth knowledge of Dublin city centre: its trade, its footfall and its hospitality network

•         Experience of tourist trade, including tour operators, coach groups and hotel concierges

•         Experience of booking and running live music and bands that drive sales

•         A record of getting a food offer right: menu design, kitchen performance and food GP

•         A proactive approach to bringing people in all day, from 10am to close

Desirable

•         Experience in Dublin city centre, tourist-facing or high-footfall venues

•         A background in a pub group or multi-site operation

•         Strong marketing and social media skills

•         Experience with EPOS, stock systems and rota software

•         A passion for Irish Draught Beer & Whiskey.

What you'll bring

•         You treat the business as if it were your own

•         You're driven by targets and results

•         You're proactive and forward-thinking, and you spot opportunities before others do

•         You're resilient and energetic, and you're happy to lead from the floor

Package and how to apply

The package pays well for results. You'll get a strong base salary and a bonus paid as the venue hits each turnover milestone.

•         Base salary of €65,000 - 70, depending on experience

•         Bonus of up to 20%, paid as the venue hits KPI’s

•         Pension contribution

•         The owner's full backing to build something special

 how to apply

To apply: send your CV in confidence to Maurice at Teamworx Recruitment, [email protected] or call 045 898037