Executive Accommodation Manager

The Doyle Collection Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of holiday including publichol

Free meals on duty and breakfast

Discounted hotel rooms in UK, Ireland,

50% off food when dining with Doyle

Job summary

The River Lee in Cork, part of The Doyle Collection, seeks an Executive Accommodation Manager to lead the accommodation and housekeeping teams and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort and service. The role supports the Hotel Manager and General Manager to ensure smooth hotel operations.

You will be an ambassador for the hotel with a hands-on management style and strong communication skills, driving guest satisfaction while overseeing budgets and projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or willingness to step into management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative, hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all assigned operational functions
• Leading an accommodation management team in delivering a market-leading guest experience
• Working proactively to increase rooms revenue
• Working with the People & Culture department to ensure rosters are in line with projected budgets
• To be aware of and analyse all forthcoming business
• Working with the senior management team in the preparation of annual budgets
• Working on various hotel projects, refurbishment projects and system updates as required
• Driving all aspects of product integrity management across all departments

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary & Great Benefits

If you are a seasoned hospitality professional passionate about delivering the highest level of service, and being part a friendly team that takes pride in their work, then this opportunity could be perfect for you.

The River Lee are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Accommodation Manager to join our team on a full-time basis at a very exciting time for the business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the accommodation & housekeeping department, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and service are maintained throughout the hotel. You will support the Hotel Manager and the General Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the overall hotel at all times.

In the role of Executive Accommodation Manager you will be an ambassador for the hotel, and you will be passionate about delivering world class service to our guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, or looking to take the next step in their management career. You will have excellent communication skills, and a creative, hands‑on management style.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all assigned operational functions
• Leading an accommodation management team in delivering a market-leading guest experience
• Working proactively to increase rooms revenue
• Working with the People & Culture department to ensure rosters are in line with projected budgets
• To be aware of and analyse all forthcoming business
• Working with the senior management team in the preparation of annual budgets
• Working on various hotel projects, refurbishment projects and system updates as required
• Driving all aspects of product integrity management across all departments

As an Executive Accommodation Manager at The River Lee, you will be working for the family owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in Ireland and further afield in the UK and the USA!

The perks of working at The River Lee Hotel

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

The River Lee, Cork

The River Lee is 'The Modern Face of Cork in the Heart of the City'. Cork, Irelands 'second city', is a lively cultural centre. The River Lee is one of Cork's leading business and social destinations comprising 182 bedrooms, NRG Fitness, 8 meeting & event spaces, The Mirror Room and The River Club restaurant/bar and river side terrace.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.