Deputy General Manager

Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort; Carlow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Salary

PRSA pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Wellness Programme

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted room & dining rates

Refer-a-friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Ireland seeks a Resort Deputy General Manager to lead the management team and ensure smooth day-to-day resort operations. You will drive F&B strategy, mentor a large team, and uphold service standards across all outlets.

The role requires 3-4 years in F&B operations management, strong leadership, and a proactive mindset to improve hospitality excellence and profitability.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in Food and Beverage Operations management.
• Standards Driven; particularly in Food & Beverage with experience in high-end hospitality and event service delivery.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hospitality.
• People leadership and motivation experience with proven leadership in managing through other managers and large teams.
• Strong communicator; and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach are a must in this role.
• Excellent communication and people management skills, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence, lead from the front, and foster a positive team culture.
• Strong understanding of legislative compliance in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• To lead the Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the resort operation on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide strategic support to the General Manager for F&B hotel operations.
• Effectively lead, motivate, and communicate clearly in developing the team.
• Manage all areas within your remit to ensure positive customer experiences through the implementation of all standards and service culture.
• Maintain and develop systems, policies, and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Responsible for effective relationship building with customers and employees.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekend shifts including Public Holidays.
• To assist in all Food and Beverage Outlets across the Hotel as required.
• Responsibility whilst on shift, for all Food & Beverage areas to include planning and coordinating service, supervision and training of team members, cash handling and guest assistance.
• Be proactive and have a desire to develop standards and promote continuous improvement among employees.
• Lead the development and continuous learning of the resort staff.
• Support the profitability and cost management of the resort.
• Ensuring that each department is operating in accordance with the resort standards and staffing levels.
• Be courteous and professional and focused on providing a consistently high standard of service.
• Carrying out duty shifts and assisting in Reception, Accommodation and all Food and Beverage outlets when the need arises.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Budget & financial analysis

Relationship building

Adaptability & flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Location: Mount Wolseley Hotel, Mountwolseley, Tullow

A fantastic opportunity to join the Management team at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort as Resort Deputy General Manager.

About Mount Wolseley

Mount Wolseley Hotel in Carlow is beautifully situated in the tranquil countryside of County Carlow, just one hour from Dublin City, the Mount Wolseley Luxury 4 * Golf & Spa Resort Hotel is an exquisite location for both business and pleasure. Standing on its own 18-Hole Championship Golf Course and featuring a Sanctuary Spa, Leisure Club Facilities including 20m Indoor Pool, The Mount Wolseley Hotel near Dublin offers luxury hotel accommodation in Carlow which matches an elegant, chic interior with ultra-modern amenities and impeccable service.

Responsibilities

• To lead the Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the resort operation on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide strategic support to the General Manager for F&B hotel operations.
• Effectively lead, motivate, and communicate clearly in developing the team.
• Manage all areas within your remit to ensure positive customer experiences through the implementation of all standards and service culture.
• Maintain and develop systems, policies, and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Responsible for effective relationship building with customers and employees.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekend shifts including Public Holidays.
• To assist in all Food and Beverage Outlets across the Hotel as required.
• Responsibility whilst on shift, for all Food & Beverage areas to include planning and coordinating service, supervision and training of team members, cash handling and guest assistance.
• Be proactive and have a desire to develop standards and promote continuous improvement among employees.
• Lead the development and continuous learning of the resort staff.
• Support the profitability and cost management of the resort.
• Ensuring that each department is operating in accordance with the resort standards and staffing levels.
• Be courteous and professional and focused on providing a consistently high standard of service.
• Carrying out duty shifts and assisting in Reception, Accommodation and all Food and Beverage outlets when the need arises.

Requirements

About The Role

• 3-4 years’ experience in Food and Beverage Operations management.
• Standards Driven; particularly in Food & Beverage with experience in high-end hospitality and event service delivery.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hospitality .
• People leadership and motivation experience with proven leadership in managing through other managers and large teams.
• Strong communicator; and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach are a must in this role.
• Excellent communication and people management skills, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence, lead from the front, and foster a positive team culture.
• Strong understanding of legislative compliance in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Perks and Benefits of working at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

• Very competitive Salary
• PRSA pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Wellness Programme
• Complimentary, high quality meals on duty including breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Complimentary barista-style coffee
• Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties for you as well as friends and family
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities dedicated to your development
• Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days

About Windward Management

Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners.

Skills Needed

People, Hospitality

Closing Date

Tuesday 6th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

Based on Experience