Assistant Manager- The Morrison Room, Management Level

Location: On site / Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time

Assistant Restaurant Manager Key Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Michelin-starred restaurant, ensuring consistently exceptional service standards.
• Lead the floor during service, ensuring seamless coordination between front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a flawless guest experience.
• Uphold and promote the restaurant's Michelin-level standards of hospitality, precision, and attention to detail at all times.
• Act as a role model for service excellence, setting the tone for professionalism, etiquette, and guest engagement.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and product knowledge.
• Conduct pre-service briefings and post-service debriefs to communicate expectations, feedback, and operational updates.
• Handle guest relations, including welcoming VIPs, regular guests, and managing any feedback or concerns with discretion and professionalism.
• Ensure exceptional knowledge of all menus, tasting menus, wine pairings, ingredients, and culinary techniques to confidently guide guests.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure alignment between service execution and culinary vision.
• Monitor service flow, table pacing, and reservation management to optimize guest experience and restaurant efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Support training, onboarding, and continuous development of team members to maintain Michelin-level standards.
• Assist in stock control, ordering procedures, and maintaining operational efficiency across the restaurant.
• Contribute ideas for service enhancements, guest experience improvements, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a Michelin-star or high-end fine dining restaurant.
• Strong understanding of Michelin-level service standards and luxury hospitality expectations.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a confident and professional demeanor.
• Strong wine, food, and beverage knowledge, ideally including formal training (e.g., WSET or equivalent).
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Passion for hospitality, gastronomy, and delivering world-class guest experiences.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Full flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.

Benefits

• Strong team focus and team atmosphere.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Additional annual leave with continuous service.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meals and uniform are provided.
• Free parking.
• Team-building and social events organised throughout the year in line with our successful Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Training is provided both on-the-job and through organised training seminars with both internal and external trainers.