General Manager

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of Ireland & the UK’s most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food, great coffee and putting our team members and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a General Manager for Airbnb.

 Location: Airbnb

Rate of pay: €55,000 - €65,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Key responsibilities
• Lead and oversee daily operations of restaurant and special events, ensuring consistently high service standards and seamless guest experiences.
• Supervise, mentor, and train the onsite catering team, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Continuously seek opportunities to elevate both client satisfaction and customer experience, driving excellence in every interaction.
• Manage budgets in alignment with client expectations, including accurate monthly forecasting, and take proactive steps to address any financial requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth operations across all services onsite, including joint efforts in menu planning and execution.
• Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate
• 5+ years of experience in a management role within the food service or hospitality industry, preferably in a superior quality restaurant or catering environment.
• Proven track record of overseeing daily operations, including managing Teams, Stock/Inventory and Guest Services to a high standard.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and forecasting, including managing costs, monitoring profitability, and making data-driven decisions to stay within financial targets.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent in communication and problem-solving skills with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Basic understanding of menu planning and food preparation, enabling effective collaboration with kitchen staff and a solid grasp of food trends, allergens and dietary restrictions.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers