Front Office Manager

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount

Room rate 60

Friends & Family 30%

Pension access

Bonus scheme

Dalata Academy

Free meals on duty

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Staff events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager in Dublin to lead and mentor the front desk team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high-performance standards across Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.

You will report to the General Manager and drive the day-to-day operations while contributing to the hotel’s strategic direction. This permanent, full-time role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a front office leadership role.
• Excellent skills in people leadership and development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to oversee and delegate tasks.
• A warm, friendly, and approachable personality when interacting with staff and guests.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that guests have the highest quality experience.
• Lead the team in achieving goals related to audits, customer comments, quality evaluations, and hotel standards.
• Develop and mentor the front office team, preparing them for the next steps in their careers.
• Assist in efficiently and effectively managing front office departmental operations.
• Contribute to the strategic management of the hotel.

Skills

People leadership

Front office leadership

Organizational skills

Team development

Customer service focus

Job description

Job Ref: DAL5739

Branch: Maldron Hotel Kevin Street

Location: Maldron Hotel Kevin Street

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 18/08/2026

Closing date: 18/09/2026

Front Office Manager Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced leader who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or to move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As Front Office Manager, you will report to the General Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel
• 30% off Friends & Family rate
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Performance-related bonus plan
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Free employee meals on duty
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that guests have the highest quality experience.
• Lead the team in achieving goals related to mystery audits, customer comment indices, quality evaluations, and hotel standards.
• Develop and mentor the front office team, preparing them for the next steps in their careers.
• Assist in efficiently and effectively managing front office departmental operations.
• Contribute to the strategic management of the hotel.

What You Will Need

• 2-3 years of experience in a front office leadership role.
• Excellent skills in people leadership and development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to oversee and delegate tasks.
• A warm, friendly, and approachable personality when interacting with staff and guests.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team.

However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

Our 4-star hotel is your perfect base to explore everything Dublin has to offer. Start your adventure from the moment you step outside with St. Patrick's Cathedral right on your doorstep. The entire city's at your fingertips with St. Stephen's Green, Temple Bar and Guinness Storehouse all within walking distance. Amazing nightlife, exciting restaurants, history, culture and so much more. It all starts here at Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.

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