A new luxury historic castle is opening in the Irish Midlands, and we are looking for an exceptional Food & Beverage Manager to help bring its dining vision to life from day one. This is not a traditional F&B role — it is something altogether more personal, more creative, and more ambitious.
You will oversee the full food and beverage operation across all dining occasions — from a refined à la carte breakfast and a signature Afternoon Tea, through to lunch, dinner and intimate private dining experiences. Operating within a privately hosted model, you will lead a small, talented team to deliver service that feels deeply personal, unhurried and completely effortless.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Shape the F&B identity of a stunning new Irish luxury property from the very beginning
- Lead across all dining occasions — Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Dinner and private dining
- Work hand-in-hand with the Head Chef to deliver a seamless, world-class guest experience
- Step up as senior on-site lead in the absence of the Castle Manager
- Be part of a property with genuine ambitions for national and international recognition
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead all daily F&B operations across dining rooms, bar and drawing rooms with a visible, floor-first approach
- Oversee all dining services — Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Lunch and Dinner — to the highest possible standard
- Be personally present during pre-dinner drinks, dinner service and key guest hosting moments
- Align menus and service style with individual guest preferences and pre-arrival profiling
- Manage atmosphere across all guest-facing spaces — lighting, fires, music and room transitions
- Demonstrate deep knowledge and experience of wine and beverage service
- Oversee cellar management, stock control and supplier relationships
- Train and develop a small, cross-trained team in discreet, anticipatory, unscripted service
- Coordinate bespoke private dining experiences and exclusive events
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, licensing and health & safety requirements
WHO YOU ARE
You bring 2–3+ years of senior F&B leadership from a luxury hospitality environment, with a strong grounding in fine dining or private dining at the highest level. You lead from the floor, not the office. Your wine knowledge is exceptional, your service instincts are finely tuned, and your ability to read a room and elevate an atmosphere sets you apart.
Experience working within Forbes Travel Guide or LQA assessed properties is highly desirable. A background with Michelin-recognised operations is a significant advantage. Pre-opening experience and international luxury exposure will set you apart.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Five-star international luxury hotel F&B leadership
- Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognised restaurant operations
- High-end international hotel brands — Aman, Rosewood, Belmond, Four Seasons or equivalent
- Forbes Travel Guide or LQA assessed properties
- Exclusive-use or privately hosted luxury venues