Food And Beverage Manager

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Howth Yacht Club is Ireland’s leading sailing club with a vibrant year-round calendar of dining, social and sailing events. The Club has an exceptional coastal location in the heart of Howth with a busy marina and Clubhouse facilities. The hospitality offering is built around seasonality, creativity and a strong connection to the sea – showcasing the best of local seafood, Irish produce and Club classics re-imagined.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our front-of-house, kitchen and bar services. The ideal candidate will come from a hotel, private members’ club, or high-end hospitality background and have a proven track record of managing busy service environments while maintaining high standards of customer experience and operational control.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who enjoys leading by example, developing teams, and delivering polished yet warm and personable service. You’ll be expected to bring structure, consistency, and a commercial mindset to the department, with a strong focus on service standards, team development, and member satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage all aspects of the food and beverage operation, ensuring smooth day-to-day service

· Lead, train, and mentor the hospitality team to ensure high levels of performance, product knowledge and guest engagement

· Create and implement structured pre-service briefings, regular training plans, and clear SOPs for all service areas

· Work closely with the kitchen team to align front and back-of-house operations, to meet member preferences and to create and update menus with the seasons

· Ensure service is well-paced, professional, and consistent across lunch, dinner, and events

· Manage weekly staff rotas, wage budgets, and operational schedules in line with projected footfall and event bookings

· Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships for the bar and service areas

· Uphold all health & safety, HACCP, and licensing compliance procedures

· Support the planning and smooth delivery of member events, private functions, and seasonal activity

· Monitor key performance indicators such as service times, cover numbers, spend per head, and wastage, reporting weekly to senior management

· Collaborate with operations and marketing to promote dining services and events, enhancing the yacht club's reputation and membership experience.

· Maintain high levels of cleanliness, presentation, and atmosphere across the clubhouse

· Build rapport with members and guests, acting as a point of contact for feedback, service issues, and event planning

About You:

· Confident, calm, and solutions-focused under pressure

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, delegate, and coach a diverse team

· Strong understanding of hospitality operations including service logistics, stock control, rota planning, and compliance

· Exceptional organisational and communication skills

· Commercially aware with a keen eye for improving systems, standards, and efficiencies

· Experience with hospitality systems such as POS, booking platforms, rota software, and stock management tools

· A recognised qualification in hospitality management, business, or a related field is strongly preferred

· Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and events as required

· A genuine passion for hospitality, service, and guest experience

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior FOH or F&B management role within a hotel, private members’ club, or comparable setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person