F&B Operations Leader - Duty Manager

Dalata Hotel Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€£60 Employee room rate

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day per year (up to

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff events and charity initiatives

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Ireland is seeking a proactive Duty Manager to lead Food & Beverage operations. You will oversee guest experiences, coordinate across departments, and drive high-performance standards while building a positive team culture.

You will mentor staff, support recruitment, and contribute to hotel strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional aiming to advance your career with a renowned, inclusive employer.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience as a Duty Manager or equivalent operational leadership role in a large hotel.
• Standards driven; particularly in Food & Beverage.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hotels.
• People leadership and motivation experience.
• Proven ability to develop talented employees.
• Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to develop and build relationships and influence all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stakeholders within the hotel while playing a key role in the hotel's operational management.
• Oversee hotel operations, greet guests, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Possess strong operational knowledge with the ability to work across departments as needed.
• Assist other managers with interviewing and recruitment
• Coach and train new employees to ensure everyone feels confident in their new roles.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle conflicts or complaints smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group in Ireland is seeking a proactive Duty Manager to lead Food & Beverage operations. You will oversee guest experiences, coordinate across departments, and drive high-performance standards while building a positive team culture.

You will mentor staff, support recruitment, and contribute to hotel strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional aiming to advance your career with a renowned, inclusive employer.