IRD Manager

Job description

Your Role in the Story As the IRD Manager at LUURA, you lead the daily operation of In-Room Dining, Breakfast, Minibar, and Pool Service, ensuring seamless service from early morning through the day. This is a highly hands-on role, particularly during breakfast and room dining peak periods, where you are present on the floor, supporting the team and engaging with guests. Working closely with the F&B Manager, Culinary, Bar, Front Office, and Housekeeping teams, you ensure service standards are met across all guest touchpoints, from breakfast at Lenea, to poolside service, to in-room dining experiences. You coach, select and develop your team, manage scheduling and service execution, maintain quality and hygiene standards, and drive guest satisfaction while creating warm, effortless, and memorable LUURA experiences. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of Breakfast, In-Room Dining, Pool Service, and Minibar, ensuring every guest experience feels seamless, personal, and effortless. Be present on the floor during key service periods, particularly breakfast at Lenea, room dining peak hours, and pool operations, leading from the front and supporting the team where needed. Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing team, creating a culture of warmth, accountability, and genuine hospitality. Oversee all In-Room Dining operations, ensuring orders are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to the highest presentation standards. Maintain exceptional in-room dining presentation, service etiquette, and tray and trolley collection procedures in partnership with Housekeeping. Manage minibar operations, including replenishment, stock control, charge accuracy, and guest preference set-ups. Anticipate the needs of VIPs, returning guests, and long-stay residents, creating thoughtful and personalised experiences throughout their stay. Own the breakfast experience at Lenea, ensuring smooth service flow, strong guest engagement, and excellent food presentation. Partner with the Bar team to deliver relaxed, attentive, and efficient poolside service throughout the day. Ensure the team is confident in menus, ingredients, allergens, hotel facilities, and experiences, enabling them to make relevant recommendations to guests. Work collaboratively with Culinary, Bar, Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa, and Events teams to deliver one connected guest journey. Take ownership of guest feedback and service recovery, resolving issues quickly and turning challenges into positive experiences. Drive revenue through natural upselling and personalized recommendations across food, beverage, wellness, and hotel experiences. Monitor sales performance, labour costs, productivity, inventory, and waste, taking action to improve results where needed. Prepare and manage team schedules, rotations, overtime, and staffing levels to meet business demands while maintaining a positive work environment. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning to build a strong and engaged team. Ensure the department is fully prepared for seasonal opening periods, including training, SOP implementation, equipment readiness, and operational set-up. Support private dining experiences, special events, and hotel activations when required. Uphold all LUURA standards, HACCP requirements, health and safety regulations, and responsible service practices. Lead by example every day, setting the pace, standards, and energy for the team. Act as a hands-on host for senior leaders, VIPs, and special guests, ensuring memorable and highly personalized experiences. Take full ownership of operational reporting, scheduling, payroll inputs, overtime control, and departmental administration. Who We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who combines operational excellence with genuine hospitality: a hands-on F&B leader who is people-focused, commercially aware, and passionate about making every guest moment feel personal in a luxury boutique environment. At least 4 years of F&B service experience in luxury hotels, including at least 2 years as manager/leader in In-Room Dining, breakfast, or a comparable outlet. Strong knowledge of In-Room Dining, breakfast, pool service, and minibar operations, including stock control and guest-account charges. Proven experience coordinating service across outlets while maintaining quality, timing, and personalized guest attention. Confident using POS and PMS systems to ensure accurate billing and efficient service delivery. Experience in workforce planning, scheduling, training, and operational oversight. Commercial awareness, including upselling, cross-selling, labour productivity, and stock management. Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and health & safety standards. Seasonal-opening or new-project experience is an advantage; flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is required. Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills; additional languages are an advantage. Experience in Greek operation will be considered as a plus. Eligible to work within the European Union. The Talent Leads with empathy, authenticity, and confidence, especially during demanding services. Anticipates guest needs and makes every interaction feel welcoming, discreet, and personal. Builds trust with the team and strong relationships across departments. Thinks ahead, stays organized, and remains hands-on when it matters most. Leads by example. Inspires others to take ownership, develop their skills, and bring fresh ideas to the guest experience. Acts as an ambassador of the LUURA brand, culture, and values every day. Perks You’ll Love Team rates at LUURA, Ennismore & Accor properties worldwide. Discounts at our restaurants, bars, and cafes. Access to art, cultural events & live music nights. Recognition that matters — from surprise gifts to team celebrations. Beautiful team spaces & comfortable accommodation (where applicable). Ready to Dive In? Bring your energy, your ideas and your true self, and become part of LUURA’s next chapter 📍 Apply now and start your journey with LUURA . Every Gesture Carries Meaning. Every Stay Leaves a Mark. At Luura, work unfolds like island life itself. Unhurried. Intentional. Shaped by culture, art, and the people who bring it to life. We believe luxury should feel human. Connection matters. Details speak quietly but with purpose. Our spaces are designed not only for guests, but for those who animate them. Places where curiosity is welcomed, individuality is valued, and ideas are heard. Contribution here is personal. Craft is respected. Each day offers a new opportunity to create moments that linger. If you are thoughtful, creative, and moved by making experiences that feel real, you will feel at home. Welcome to Luura. The Island Chapter LUURA lives in Paros, where our story continues to unfold. LUURA Paros Cliff features 39 thoughtfully designed rooms set above the Aegean, now welcoming guests into its next season. And this is only the beginning. New chapters are already taking shape, each capturing another rhythm of the island.