General Manager

This is a busy, full-service 4 star hotel property in Cork with strong leisure business as well as extensive meeting, event and banqueting facilities.

They now require a dynamic, seasoned General Manager to be responsible for the smooth and profitable operation of the hotel, acting as the hotel's brand ambassador at all times.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Directly lead the heads of departments.
• Maintain the highest standards of service and operational efficiency throughout all departments.
• Motivate and support the management team.
• Succession Planning - lead the development and continuous learning of the hotel staff.
• Ensure the best level of customer care within the property.
• Support the profitability and cost management of the hotel.
• Be accountable for the cost control and profit maximisation of all operational centres within the hotel.
• Achieve company goals in the areas of Health & Safety, Sustainability, and KPIs.

Ideal candidate attributes:

• At least 3-5 years' experience as General Manager of a similar property.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and operating total hotel budgets, demonstrating excellent knowledge of market trends and competitive set.
• Act as hotel ambassador, demonstrating professionalism and integrity at all standards driven, particularly in Food & Beverage and Meeting & Events.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hotels.
• People leadership and motivation experience.
• Proven ability in developing talented employees.
• Strong communicator; comfortable contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to develop and build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines by fostering a strong sense of proactivity leading to results.

Benefits on offer include:

• Healthcare options.
• Access to Company Pension Scheme.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Paid internal and external training days.
• Discounts on hotel accommodation.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

If you are an experienced senior hospitality manager with excellent guest service standards who is dedicated to developing talent and recognising people, this could be the perfect fit!