We are looking for a passionate and driven Café Bar Manager to join our team, responsible for the operational excellence and financial success of the Light House Café/bar, and the wider food and beverage offer.
Working closely with a talented and motivated front of house team, the primary objective will be to grow Light House’s reputation as a premier entertainment destination in Dublin, known for its fresh, delicious and locally sourced food menu, an excellent range of drinks from local and Irish suppliers, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that blends quality service with a real sense of community.
Taking on responsibility for the planning, and delivery of Light House’s food and beverage offer, this role is an opportunity to take a thriving social venue into the next phase of its development, realising its full potential as a unique cinema experience in the heart of Smithfield.
Purpose of the Role:
To create a vibrant, welcoming and popular food and beverage space that will serve as a thriving social and community hub for people of all ages from morning until night, as well as providing and essential revenue stream for Light House.
Contract: Full-time with flexible working required (e.g. evenings, weekends, bank holidays) to effectively deliver the Light House Café/Bar operation.
Benefits: Staff concessions are offered alongside Light House salary and holiday provisions.
Reporting to: General Manager
Management of: Café Supervisor, Duty Managers (shared), FOH team (shared).
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager or Food and Beverage Manager
Confidence in improving and reporting on financial and operational performance
Ambitious, imaginative and commercially astute
An understanding of what makes Light House unique
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on planning, operations and financial management of Light House Café and Bar
Deliver an imaginative and creative offer based on local products and local suppliers
Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and labour costs
Develop relationships with key suppliers
Work collaboratively with Front of House manager on rostering, training, and staff management
Support the events team to deliver food and beverage requirements for industry and corporate hires
Ensure compliance with health, safety, HACCP and restaurant operating procedures
How to apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter/email to recruitment@lighthousecinema.ie with the reference: Café/Bar Manager in the subject line. Closing date is Thursday 15th October at 17:00.
Given the high volume of applications Light House regularly receives, applicants will only be contacted if they have been shortlisted for interview. Interviews will take place week commencing w/c 19th October.