Assistant Bar Manager

The Gateway Hotel, part of Calusade Hotels group, is currently recruiting for an Assistant Bar Manager to join the team.

Who We Are – Calusade Hotels

Calusade Hotels is an Irish hospitality group owning and operating four well-established hotels: The Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, Fairways Hotel and The Gateway Hotel in Dundalk, and Hotel Kilmore in County Cavan.

Across our hotels we are passionate about delivering warm, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our teams take pride in the service we provide and the welcoming atmosphere we create in each of our properties.

At Calusade Hotels we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. We are committed to creating a workplace where our teams feel supported, valued and proud to belong.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on Assistant Bar Manager to support the smooth and successful running of our food & beverage operation within the bar. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high standards across both food and beverage service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager with the day-to-day management of the bar and food & beverage operation.
• Lead, motivate and support the team to deliver friendly, efficient and consistently high-quality service.
• Ensure excellent standards of food, beverage, presentation, cleanliness and guest service are maintained at all times.
• Assist with the training, coaching and development of team members across bar and food service.
• Oversee service during busy periods, ensuring smooth coordination between the bar, kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the food and drinks menus, including cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic options.
• Support effective stock control, ordering, receiving and rotation of both food and beverage products.
• Monitor wastage, portion control and product quality to help maximise profitability.
• Assist with cash handling, banking, stock takes and daily operational administration.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, licensing, health & safety and company standards are consistently followed.
• Deal confidently and professionally with guest feedback, requests and complaints, ensuring a positive resolution.
• Support the Bar Manager in achieving sales, service and financial targets.
• Assist with staff scheduling and deployment to ensure appropriate staffing levels across food and beverage service.
• Help create a positive, professional and energetic working environment where the team can perform at their best.
• Step up and take responsibility for the operation in the Bar Manager's absence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality, ideally in a busy bar, restaurant, hotel or similar environment.
• A genuine passion for food, beverage and exceptional customer service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation and service.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Knowledge of food safety, licensing and health & safety requirements.
• A positive attitude with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy service periods

Why Join Calusade Hotels

At Calusade Hotels, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Across our hotels, we are proud to foster a culture built on teamwork, professionalism and genuine service — a place where our teams feel valued, supported and proud to belong.

We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop their skills and build meaningful careers in hospitality. Many of our team members progress through the organisation, moving into supervisory and management roles as they grow with us.

When you join Calusade Hotels, you become part of a professional and welcoming team that takes pride in delivering memorable guest experiences every day.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career progression across our hotel group
• Ongoing training, learning and professional development
• Employee recognition programmes celebrating great performance
• Incentives and rewards that recognise commitment and excellence
• Staff rates across our hotels
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• A supportive team culture and positive working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
• Competitive pay and benefits
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in hospitality
• Relocation support available

At Calusade Hotels, we take pride in creating a workplace where our people feel respected, supported and proud to belong.