Deputy General Manager

Bunratty Castle Hotel Best Western Premier Collection; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

On-site parking

Professional development

Career progression

Ambitious management team

Job summary

Bunratty Castle Hotel is seeking a Deputy General Manager to join our senior leadership team after refurbishment and reopening. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive operational excellence across all departments with a focus on Food & Beverage performance and events and meetings.

You will lead and mentor departmental managers, manage budgets and ensure guest experiences meet the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior hotel management position within a quality hotel environment.
• Strong background in Food & Beverage operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the hotel.
• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of all departments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive performance across Food & Beverage operations, including Fibber McGee's Steakhouse and event/meetings spaces.
• Develop, mentor and inspire departmental managers and teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, payroll, labour costs and departmental profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and revenue generation.
• Act as a visible leader within the business, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Assume full responsibility for hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager.

Skills

Food & Beverage operations

Leadership

Budget management

Guest experience

Revenue management

Job description

Following an extensive refurbishment and successful reopening, the 4-star Bunratty Castle Hotel is seeking an exceptional Deputy General Manager to join our senior leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of the region's most exciting hospitality destinations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence across all departments, with a particular focus on Food & Beverage performance and events and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the hotel.


• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of all departments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.


• Drive performance across Food & Beverage operations, including Fibber McGee's Steakhouse and event/meetings spaces.


• Develop, mentor and inspire departmental managers and teams to achieve operational excellence.


• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations and hotel policies.


• Monitor financial performance, budgets, payroll, labour costs and departmental profitability.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and revenue generation.


• Act as a visible leader within the business, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.


• Assume full responsibility for hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly driven hospitality professional with a proven track record in senior hotel operations.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior hotel management position within a quality hotel environment.


• Strong and demonstrable background in Food & Beverage operations.


• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.


• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering financial targets.


• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.


• Flexibility and commitment required for a senior leadership role.


• Experience within a 4-star or luxury hotel environment.


• Previous experience as Deputy General Manager, Operations Manager, Hotel Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.


• Strong understanding of revenue management, cost control and business development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a newly refurbished and revitalised landmark hotel.


• Senior leadership role with significant influence on the future success of the property.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Professional development and career progression opportunities.


• A collaborative and ambitious management team environment.


• Company pension


• On-site parking

If you’re an ambitious hotel professional ready to take on a role where your experience, ideas and leadership can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.