Duty Manager

Hodson Bay Hotel; Athlone; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym & swimming pool

Meals provided while on duty

Free Parking

Hotel discounts

Wellness programme

Employee of the Month

Job summary

The Hodson Bay Hotel is recruiting a Duty Manager to join our management team. This role offers exposure to senior management and fast-tracked career development within Ireland’s award-winning hotel group.

You will oversee daily operations, liaise with department heads, and help ensure top-tier customer care while supporting health and safety and staff training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of all hotel departments on a daily basis.
• Take control and lead management shifts.
• Assist with training and development of employees where needed.
• Coordinate wedding enquiries and weekly function bookings.

Skills

Management

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Hospitality degree

3rd level qualification

Job description

The Hodson Bay Hotel are excited to announce we are recruiting a Duty Manager to come and join our fantastic Management Team!

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for hospitality and providing excellent customer service. This role will fast-track your career and gain exposure in a management capacity in one of Ireland’s award-winning leading hotel groups.

Full training is provided for the successful candidate and you will be working alongside some of our finest Senior Management Team.

If you are a recent graduate with a relevant degree in hospitality/business, or simply have a passion for hospitality and want to progress your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What will your typical day look like?

You will be fully trained in overseeing the smooth running of all departments daily and to liaise with all department heads regarding relevant details i.e. customer service, training, Health & Safety & maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out all management duties as per the agreed standards.
• To take control and responsibility for Management shifts.
• To oversee the smooth running of all departments.
• To assist with the management of all allocated functions & banquets in the hotel.
• To be responsible for the day to day queries, complaints or problems that arise in the hotel.
• To ensure the highest level of customer care is practiced at all times.
• To assist with the training of employees where necessary.
• To be proactively involved with wedding enquiries while ensuring all relevant booking details are entered into the diary.
• To monitor the hotel functions book and familiarize yourself with all additions and changes.
• To liaise daily with the General Manager and Conference & Banqueting Manager to forecast Hotel business on a weekly basis and to plan accordingly.
• To coordinate with the Conference & Banqueting Manager in reference to weekly banqueting business.
• To attend the weekly heads of department meetings.
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the Hotel premises.

Qualifications / Experience required to do the job:

• Previous management experience is desirable but not essential
• Previous Conference and Banqueting / Food & Beverage experience is desirable
• 3rd level qualification in a relevant field preferred
• Excellent written and spoken levels of English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Why work with us?

• Complimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel’s Gym & Swimming Pool
• Career Development Opportunities
• Meals provided while on Duty
• Free Parking
• Hotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
• Motivational Benefits – Employee of the Month etc
• Health & Wellness Programme
• Active Sports & Social Club
• Subsidized staff taxi service – Athlone/Roscommon town

Join Our Team

At Hodson Bay Hotel, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining a welcoming, supportive team where your contribution will be valued and where you can continue to grow and develop.

As part of the Hodson Bay Group—proudly holding Gold certification in Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Programme, Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity, and recently recognised as one of Ireland’s Happiest Workplaces for 2025 in association with The Sunday Times, the Hodson Bay Hotel is committed to fostering a culture of growth, opportunity, and continuous development for driven and ambitious team members.

We prioritise fostering a people-centric culture where mutual respect and trust create a thriving work atmosphere.

Hodson Bay Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Should you require accommodation or support during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs..