Hotel Manager

Cathy Moran Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Hotel Manager for a well-established hotel in Northern Ireland. This senior role focuses on driving exceptional guest experiences and overseeing hotel operations across various departments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in hotel management. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hotel management or senior operational management.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Experience across multiple hotel departments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in various departments.
• Manage hotel budgets and forecast revenue.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

People management

Operational efficiency

Education

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hands-on Hotel Manager, with 5 years management experience, to lead a team for this well established and successful Hotel.This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving exceptional guest experiences, strong commercial performance, and high operational standards across all hotel departments.This role is ideal for an experienced commercially minded hospitality professional who thrives in a hands-on leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• As Hotel Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Security ensuring smooth, efficient and guest-focused service at all times.
• You will lead departmental teams, shape a positive workplace culture, and uphold the hotel’s reputation for quality, style, and comfort.
• Drive guest satisfaction; handle escalated issues and champion a customer-centric culture.
• Manage hotel budgets, forecast revenue, analyse KPIs, and control costs.
• Support sales, marketing, and revenue teams on pricing, promotions, and business growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff; promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with legal, health & safety, and brand standards.
• Oversee events/banqueting operations (where applicable).Promote operational efficiency, use of technology, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Significant experience ideally 5 plus years in hotel management or senior operational management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Educated with a Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience across multiple hotel departments, rooms, F&B, housekeeping, is desirable.

Further Information

Flexible to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays when required.