Bar General Manager

Bar General Manager

Rural Irish Pub & Guest Accommodation - Lifestyle Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Bar General Manager to lead a well-established rural Irish pub with guest accommodation, under new ownership. The property includes

seven guest bedrooms and is centrally located in a village with strong seasonal tourism.

The new owners have a vision to develop the business into a destination venue that blends authentic Irish pub culture, great food, and elevated accommodation. This role is ideal for a motivated hospitality professional who thrives in a rural setting and enjoys building standards, teams, and guest experiences from the ground up.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional seeking a lifestyle move, rural

living, and the chance to play a key role in developing a destination pub and hospitality

business. There is scope for the Manager’s partner to work in the business, making this role

potentially suitable for hospitality couples.

Key Responsibilities

 Full operational management of the pub, bar, and guest accommodation

 Leadership of day-to-day hospitality operations

 Recruitment, training, scheduling, and development of staff

 Deliver exceptional customer service and guest experience

 Maintain high standards across bar service, food, and accommodation

 Stock control, ordering, supplier management, and cost control

 Cash handling, financial reporting, and margin management

 Ensure compliance with licensing laws, HACCP, health & safety, and employment

legislation

 Coordinate seasonal trading, promotions, and events

 Oversee maintenance, cleanliness, and presentation of the property

Required Skills and Experience

 Proven experience as a General Manager, Pub Manager, or Senior Hospitality

Manager

 Strong people management and leadership skills

 Excellent understanding of bar operations and customer service

 Commercial awareness, budgeting, and cost control experience

 Knowledge of Irish licensing laws and health & safety regulations

 Highly organised, hands-on, and adaptable

Desirable Experience

 Experience managing guest accommodation, B&B, or small hotel

 Passion for Irish pub culture, food, and tourism

 Experience working in rural hospitality or community-based venues

 Experience developing or improving a hospitality business

What We Offer

 Competitive salary package based on experience

 Permanent, full-time management role

 High level of autonomy and responsibility

 Opportunity to shape and grow a destination hospitality business

 Supportive ownership with a long-term vision

 Lifestyle-focused rural role

 Potential opportunity for partner involvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person