General Manager Full Time

Hotel Talent have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager. We are looking for a driven manager that is very operationally focused. The successful candidate will oversee the day to day running of the hotel and help it achieve its financial targets. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To oversee all departments of the hotel.
• To assume full responsibility for all operational management, financial performance and sales & marketing activity.
• Strong on Food, Beverage & Conferencing with a good understanding of rooms. 
• To maximise guest satisfaction and exceed their expectations.
• To work closely with all departments to maximise service opportunities and thereby increase revenues.
• To plan and operate within the annual budget guidelines ensuring that revenue is maximised and profitability is achieved for the hotel.
• To develop a friendly and personable business relationship with clients, guests and staff.
• To create a good culture which promotes positivity, employee engagement, empowerment and common goals, subsequently encouraging each team member to have pride in their work.
• To be responsible for all business decisions within the hotel.
• To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for dealing and building personable relationships with internal and external guests.
• To demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times.
• To ensure that an effective structure of communication is maintained at all times.
• To ensure that each member of staff is trained to competently complete their duties and to fulfil departmental standards and guests expectations.
• To work in a safe manner at all times, to ensure personal safety and the safety of all employees and guests. 
• To be proactive in managing health and safety.
• To be proactive in managing energy and the environmental footprint of the hotel

The Candidate:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a General Manager/Deputy General Manager of an Irish Hotel Operation.
• Commercial focused 
• Be highly motivated and driven to achieve targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent decision making and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Proven record of managing a team successfully to achieve results.

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