Deputy Cafe & Bar Manager

Overview of IFI The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film. At the IFI’s historic home in Eustace Street, Temple Bar, our diverse audiences and loyal members enjoy our 3 cinemas, IFI Irish Film Archive’s research and access facilities, IFI Film Shop and IFI Café Bar, and our four digital streaming platforms: IFI@Home; IFI Archive Player; IFI@Schools; IFI International. The IFI is centered around five core activities: EXHIBIT - Providing audiences throughout Ireland with access to the finest independent, Irish and international cinema PRESERVE - Preserving and promoting Ireland’s moving image heritage through the IFI Irish Film Archive EDUCATE - Providing opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to learn and critically engage with film through IFI Education INNOVATE - Using new and emerging technologies to enhance audience engagement, operations and processes, while exploring opportunities for expansion PEOPLE - Always considering audiences, artists and IFI staff as the triad at the heart of all decision-making regarding what we do and how we do it. Role Overview Contract: 2-year fixed term, Full-Time Reporting to: The Head of Food & Beverage Benefits: Free cinema tickets, bike to work scheme, café discounts, enhanced sick pay, film store discount, pension scheme. Deputy Café & Bar Manager The key requirements of the Deputy Café & Bar Manager are to support the Head of Food & Beverage in ensuring the IFI bar/café operates efficiently and to the highest possible standard, while delivering first-class service to IFI customers.   Responsibilities: Managing daily bar and restaurant operations Leading, training and motivating food and beverage team members Maintaining excellent service, presentation and guest experience standards Managing rosters, stock control, ordering, wastage and labour costs Supporting beverage service, restaurant service, events Working closely with the kitchen, events and senior management Handling guest feedback professionally and ensuring strong service recovery Ensuring compliance with health, safety, HACCP and restaurant operating procedures Requirements : Previous experience as a Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager or Food and Beverage Manager Prior experience within a hospitality environment Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Excellent food, beverage, wine and service knowledge Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, sales and standards Professional, hands-on and guest-focused approach Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy hospitality service periods All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. The IFI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all communities. Should you require assistance in any part of your application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch, and all reasonable efforts will be made…