Assistant Accommodation Manager

Killashee Hotel; Naas; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meals provided on duty

Employee rates on stays

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Killashee Hotel is seeking an Assistant Accommodation Manager to support the Accommodation Manager in daily housekeeping operations and to lead a team of housekeeping staff. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional, guest-focused approach.

The successful candidate will manage rosters, ensure high standards, handle guest requests, and contribute to training and development while maintaining health, safety and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel housekeeping or accommodation supervisory role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A positive, professional, and guest-focused approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy hotel environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and varying shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accommodation Manager with the day-to-day running of the Housekeeping Department.
• Supervise, support, and motivate housekeeping staff.
• Allocate daily duties and assist with staff rotas and scheduling.
• Carry out regular room and public-area inspections to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Ensure bedrooms are cleaned and prepared efficiently and on time.
• Monitor linen, amenities, cleaning products, and other department stock.
• Assist with ordering and stock control.
• Deal professionally with guest requests, queries, and complaints.
• Support the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Ensure all health, safety, hygiene, and hotel procedures are followed.
• Assist with maintaining housekeeping records and departmental administration.
• Provide support and cover for the Accommodation Manager when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Guest focus

Pressure handling

Flexibility

Job description

At Killashee we believe in bringing together the most talented hospitality professionals to work together and provide wonderful guest experiences. We hire self-motivated people, train them to do their job superbly and create a working environment where they can flourish and develop their careers.

We now have a fantastic new opportunity for a Assistant Accommodation Manager to join our team and contribute to the future success of Killashee Hotel.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Accommodation Manager with the day-to-day running of the Housekeeping Department.
• Supervise, support, and motivate housekeeping staff.
• Allocate daily duties and assist with staff rotas and scheduling.
• Carry out regular room and public-area inspections to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Ensure bedrooms are cleaned and prepared efficiently and on time.
• Monitor linen, amenities, cleaning products, and other department stock.
• Assist with ordering and stock control.
• Deal professionally with guest requests, queries, and complaints.
• Support the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Ensure all health, safety, hygiene, and hotel procedures are followed.
• Assist with maintaining housekeeping records and departmental administration.
• Provide support and cover for the Accommodation Manager when required.

The successful candidate will ideally have

• Previous experience in a hotel housekeeping or accommodation supervisory role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A positive, professional, and guest-focused approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy hotel environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and varying shifts as required.

Why work with us

• Professional Growth & Development – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities to support your career progression. External & Internal programmes provided.
• Complimentary Leisure Centre Membership – Enjoy full access to our leisure facilities to help you stay active and well. Includes access to all offered classes, use of sauna, jacuzzi and swimming pool.
• Exclusive Employee Rates – Discounted stays at FBD Hotels & Resorts - perfect for your well-deserved breaks. Five hotels in Ireland and 2 hotels in Spain.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellness initiatives to support your overall wellbeing.
• Insurance Discounts – Affinity rates on home, car, and travel insurance through FBD Insurance.
• Free On-Site Parking – Hassle-free and secure parking available for all team members.
• Meals Provided on Duty – Fresh and nutritious meals provided while you work. Facilities for unlimited amount of tea and coffee during the shift hours.
• Employee Referral Programme – Recommend great people and earn rewards through our referral incentive scheme.
• Team Social Events – Regular events that bring our team together to relax and connect outside of work. From summer parties, staff sports days to team building activities, and not forgetting annual Christmas party.
• Flexible Scheduling – Shift patterns designed to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Positive Team Culture – A welcoming, inclusive and diverse environment that values teamwork, respect, and recognition. Fostering positive work culture through living by companies' core values.
• Recognition Programmes – Celebrate achievements and milestones through our dedicated team recognition initiatives. Monthly staff recognition celebration alongside our GEM awards, Quarterly Manager awards and other recognition for individual or team milestones.

At Killashee we thrive to succeed in all areas of the hotel by incorporating our company values, as a team we think about the guest in everything we do, we treat each other with respect, we work cohesively as one team, we are creative and think outside the box and finally we have a can‑do approach and take accountability.