General Manager - Brand New Hotel - Dublin

The July; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A new hotel brand is seeking a General Manager to oversee the launch of their first Dublin location. This role will involve leading a team, managing all hotel operations, and ensuring high guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10 years of senior management experience within the hotel industry. Attractive benefits including a competitive salary and personal growth opportunities, as well as perks like employee rates at hotels, are offered. Your story begins here at the new hotel!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Personal growth opportunities

Community engagement day

Employee discounts at hotels

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of senior managerial experience in the hotel industry.
• Strong focus on optimizing the guest journey with innovation.
• Charismatic personality who leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the apartment-hotel and restaurant operations.
• Create exceptional guest experiences with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor the team, driving engagement and development.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Guest satisfaction

Financial performance optimization

Innovative thinking

Job description

General Manager - Brand New Hotel - Dublin

Join Us in Opening The July Dublin!

We’re expanding and we’re bringing The July to the heart of Dublin. On iconic Capel Street, our newest 105 apartment-hotel and restaurant is designed to become a welcoming place for travellers, neighbours and the community around us. Thoughtfully developed, sustainably built, and shaped by local design, The July Dublin will feel both distinctly Irish and unmistakably The July.

At The July, we believe our people bring our spaces to life. That is why we are looking for a confident and inspiring General Manager to lead our very first Irish location. You will guide and empower a talented team, safeguard standards and create a workplace culture where hospitality feels natural and genuine. You will be part of an international brand that celebrates craftsmanship, connection and exceptional guest experience, whether someone stays for one night or several months.

If you bring warm leadership, a sharp operational mindset, and excitement for shaping Dublin’s next hospitality chapter, we would love to meet you!

The job

As the General Manager you will manage all aspects of the apartment-hotel and restaurant operations. The pre-opening phase is an exciting opportunity to shape the foundation of your operation. You will embrace our open and positive culture with a focus on continuous improvement. Actively reporting to and collaborating with the HQ of The July, you will use innovation and creativity to evolve existing operations and optimize the guest experience, which will drive strong financial results. As a hands‑on leader, you'll inspire and guide the team by example, creating positive impact to our team and guests and a vibrant and supportive community where everyone thrives together.

Your responsibilities will include managing the profit and loss performance (P&L) with a focus to optimize results by monitoring financial performance and setting and achieving targets. Your goal is to enhance the brand proposition by sharing best practices in guest experience and team engagement, with a strong drive to reach ambitious guest satisfaction scores and outstanding guest reviews including.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and uphold a 'The July' vibe. We genuinely care about our guests and each other, believing in making a positive impact every day.
• Being the location ambassador to the city of Dublin and to the neighborhood.
• Ensure delivery of an effective and successful opening of the hotel.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, be a presence on the floor, engaging with both guests and your team.
• Lead and mentor your team, optimizing team engagement and focusing on their continuous development.
• Optimize guest experience and financial performance and achievement of targets.
• Ensure our positive impact strategy (ESG) is integrated into the daily hotel operations.
• Create an optimal communication and work atmosphere, safeguarding the company culture and core values.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hotel regulations, ensuring a safe environment for guests and the team.

We are looking for

• A charismatic personality ready for the next step.
• A leader who knows how to bring out the best in their team.
• A role model focused on innovation and optimizing the guest journey.
• An entrepreneurial mindset: you act proactively and think in terms of possibilities.
• 5 to 10 years of senior managerial experience in the hotel industry.
• Available to start from April 2026.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, depending on your experience.
• Attractive benefits package, including an attractive bonus scheme, pension and health care.
• Personal Growth: We invest in your personal and professional growth with personalized training opportunities.
• Me-Time and Community Day: Enjoy a dedicated day for self-care and another day of community engagement.
• Hotel & restaurant perks: Enjoy daily closing drinks, exclusive employee rates for stays at our hotels and a Friends & Family Rate, so you can share the joy with your loved ones. Besides our own locations we also offer the "Hotel Employee Rate", where you can explore the world with discount rates for other hotels.
• Team drinks, events & outings to (never) forget!

Your next story begins at The July: come share it with us.