Assistant Manager – Daytime Catering

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy General Manager for our client, a leading food service and catering provider based in a busy tourist attraction in Wicklow. 

Location: Dublin 2

Salary: €42K

Hours: 5 over 7 days, daytime hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Direct and maintain service standards across departments: Restaurant, Barista Bar, Hospitality and Events, delegating tasks as necessary.
• Oversee service team performance and lead service staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, identifying areas of success and improvement.
• Manage financial budgets and monitor costs.
• Hire and train staff, including temporary and agency staff.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Maintain environmental, food safety, health and safety, and sanitation practices.
• Stay updated with current industry food and beverage trends.
• Foster creativity in food and service ideas.
• Coordinate for events, ensuring smooth execution and customer satisfaction.

The Ideal Deputy General Manager:

• 2+ years in a similar position
• Experience within hotels, corporate catering or retail would be an advantage

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• A proactive and solution-focused mindset.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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