Deputy General Manager

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel recruitment agency seeks a skilled Deputy General Manager for a well-regarded 4-star hotel in North County Dublin. This full-time role requires overseeing hotel operations, leading a large team, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record in achieving results. An excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and hotel management.

Benefits

Free parking

Complimentary staff meals

Company pension scheme

Discounted health insurance

Ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar Deputy General Manager or Senior Ops role (3*/4* property).
• Strong working knowledge of all hotel departments, especially food & beverage and events.
• Proven track record in delivering results and meeting commercial targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full day-to-day operations of a 66-bedroom 4-star hotel.
• Lead a team of 45+ staff across all departments ensuring smooth operations.
• Collaborate with department heads to align with company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Fluent English

Tools

Front office systems

Job description

Deputy General Manager – 4-Star Property
Location: North Co. Dublin
Type: Full-Time | 5 days over 7 | 45 hours per week

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and experienced Deputy General Manager to join the senior leadership team at a busy and well-regarded 4-star hotel in North County Dublin. The property forms part of a wider Irish-owned hospitality and retail group, known for its long-standing presence in the Irish market and commitment to service excellence.

If you’re an enthusiastic leader with a passion for hotel operations and a track record of achieving results, this could be your next great move.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full day-to-day operations of a 66-bedroom 4-star hotel
• Lead a team of 45+ staff across all departments, ensuring smooth shift operations
• Work alongside the Operations Director in setting budgets, targets, and hotel strategy
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives
• Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by ensuring consistent service delivery
• Drive internal sales initiatives in collaboration with the hotel and group sales teams
• Ensure all Health & Safety protocols and property standards are maintained
• Facilitate regular team meetings, including sales, HOD, food & beverage, and daily planning sessions
• Manage and monitor the hotel’s HACCP plan with relevant departments
• Lead training and development initiatives to continuously improve team performance

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Deputy General Manager or Senior Ops role (3*/4* property)
• Strong working knowledge of all hotel departments, especially food & beverage and events
• Experience in leading, training, and developing staff and management teams
• A proven track record in delivering results and meeting commercial targets
• Understanding and experience with HACCP systems and hotel compliance
• Familiarity with front office systems and general hotel technology
• Solid grasp of hotel financials, forecasting, and reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Fluent English – both written and spoken

What’s on Offer

• Free parking
• Complimentary staff meals while on duty
• Company pension scheme
• Access to group health insurance (discounted rates)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Staff reward & recognition initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP & Wellness Support)