General Manager

Desired Skills: Hospitality,Event Management,Operations Management

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in the Heart of Killarney

An ambitious new food, drink, and entertainment venue is set to open in one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations—Killarney. Situated in a well-known outlet centre, this new concept will celebrate the very best of local flavour, craft drinks, and live experience.

We are now hiring a visionary General Manager to lead this project from the ground up—from fit-out and vendor onboarding to launch and day-to-day operations. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a flagship hospitality destination with significant backing and potential for long-term success.

About the Concept

This brand-new venue will feature:

• 8 chef-led food kiosks offering exciting, independent culinary experiences

• A premium branded bar and artisan coffee station

• A flexible events and pop-up retail space designed to host live music, private events, and seasonal markets

• A high-volume, guest-first operation focused on excellence in service, food, and atmosphere

Your Role: General Manager / MD

You will be the driving force behind the project—strategically, operationally, and culturally. From day one, you’ll play a lead role in bringing the vision to life and ensuring the venue is a success with both locals and the millions of tourists who visit Killarney each year.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening & Project Delivery

• Lead the venue through fit-out and setup—working closely with contractors, architects, and brand teams

• Ensure full compliance with licensing, health & safety, and food service regulations

• Oversee all technical systems, including utilities, bar infrastructure, and IT/POS

Vendor & Team Leadership

• Recruit and onboard 8 independent chef-operators working on a turnover-based model

• Hire, train, and motivate bar, coffee, and event staff

• Build a strong, collaborative culture with a focus on customer experience and high standards

Operations & Commercial Oversight

• Manage daily service across all F&B and event operations

• Monitor performance, margins, and vendor turnover to drive profitability

• Lead inventory, stock control, and P&L reporting

Marketing, Events & Brand Partnerships

• Activate the event space with entertainment, bookings, and seasonal programming

• Collaborate with marketing on social campaigns, merchandise, and brand storytelling

• Build relationships with local tourism partners to attract cruise and coach tours

• Represent the venue within the local community and wider hospitality scene

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience:

• 5+ years in hospitality leadership—ideally in food halls, bars, or multi-vendor venues

• Proven experience in opening or significantly refurbishing a hospitality venue

• Strong vendor, people, and operational management skills

You Bring:

• Outstanding leadership and communication ability

• Commercial and operational acumen—strong with budgets, KPIs, and systems (POS, rotas, bookings)

• A creative, flexible mindset with a passion for customer experience

• An entrepreneurial spirit ready to build something unique and lasting

Nice to Have:

• A strong network of chefs, vendors, or hospitality talent in the Southwest

• Experience with live events, bar programming, or branded activations

• Local insight into the tourism and food landscape of Killarney and Kerry

What’s on Offer

• A leadership role with ownership-level influence

• The chance to create one of Kerry’s next great social and culinary destinations

• Competitive base salary + bonus based on performance and revenue growth

• Full support from a highly engaged ownership group and marketing team