The Hodson Bay Hotel has a fantastic opening for a Food & Beverage Manager to lead our award-winning Food & Beverage operations.


Our outlets include the Waterfront Bar & Brasserie which has seen extensive investment in facilities and new exciting menus. Our L'Escale Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience with creative culinary delights from our Executive Head Chef and his team. The hotel also has an outdoor dining experience '52 @ The Bay' which offers culinary experiences with lake views. The renowned Hodson Bay Hotel offers a cutting-edge opportunity for a dynamic Food & Beverage professional to bring these outlets to the next level.


The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group. With over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, Hodson Bay Group is committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.


Hodson Bay Hotel has been recently certified as a Great Place to Work, and we have also received the 'Excellent Employer 2024' Award from Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.


If your passion is Food and Beverage, then this senior management role is for you!


Responsible to: General Manager/Managing Director


Job Purpose:
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the food & beverage operations and to promote a positive image to both customer and colleagues in relation to service and quality of food and beverages


Main Responsibilities:

• Day to day running of the Food & Beverage Outlets
• Take control and responsibility for the Waterfront Bar & Brasserie, L'Escale Restaurant, 52 @ The Bay and Room Service.
• Take every opportunity to maximize revenue.
• Lead a team of Managers, Assistant Managers, Food & Beverage Supervisors and Food & Beverage Assistants to ensure the highest levels of Customer Care are practiced at all times.
• To assist and carry out training as required and to document the same.
• To be responsible for the day to day queries, complaints, and issues that arise in the Bar, Brasserie & Restaurant.
• To ensure cash/vouchers and all forms of payment are handled in a secure and responsible manner.
• To deal with all complaints in a courteous and efficient manner and inform the senior manager.
• Attend the weekly Head's of Department meetings
• Assist with recruitment and selection for Food & Beverage outlets
• Assist Managers with Performance Management
• Management of Weekly Rosters
• Maintain and audit hygiene levels
• Maintain and audit food quality levels with Executive Head Chef
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the Hotel premises.
• To report and where possible, take action on incidents of accidents, fire, loss or damage.
• To carry out all Managerial duties as per the agreed standards.

Your normal working week will be 5 days over a 7-day roster. The weekly roster includes weekend work.


Requirements:

• A Minimum of 2 years experience at Manager level in a 4* Hotel
• Possess Strong Leadership qualities
• Excellent communication, organisation & people management skills
• Ability to train new & existing staff
• Have an excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage & a strong eye for detail
• Possess the ability to perform under pressure
• Fluent in spoken & written English
• Availability to work 5 over 7 days for both opening and closing shifts
• A strong level of HACCP
• Knowledge of Budgeting and Rostering

Why work with us?

• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work
• Achieved 'Excellent Employer' (Silver) Award as part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme
• 39 Hour Working Week
• Complimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel's Gym & Swimming Pool
• Career Development Opportunities
• Meals provided while on Duty
• Free Parking
• Hotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Motivational Benefits - Manager of the Quarter etc
• Health & Wellness Programme
• Active Sports & Social Club
• Subsidized staff taxi service - Athlone/Roscommon town

As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Hodson Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.