General Manager

Talbot Hotel Carlow; Carlow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Carlow, part of the Talbot Collection, is recruiting an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day hotel operations and the Dome Family Entertainment Centre in coordination with the Dome's General Manager.

The successful candidate will manage all departments, drive revenue, control costs, lead a team across multiple sites, and represent the Talbot brand in the local community. Senior leadership experience in a 4* hotel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a General Manager/Deputy General Manager of a 4* Hotel Operation.
• Proven record of managing a team successfully to achieve results.
• Be highly motivated and driven to achieve targets.
• Excellent business acumen, commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent decision making and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel departments, maximizing operational efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure consistent guest satisfaction and exceptional service throughout the hotel and the Dome.
• Assume responsibility for business decisions, operational management, and sales & marketing activity.
• Plan and operate within annual budget guidelines to maximize revenue and control costs.
• Monitor productivity and payroll costs, ensuring efficient resource planning for both hotel and Dome.
• Collaborate with the Dome Manager and Dome General Manager to align operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Financial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Talbot Hotel Carlow, part of the Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for an experienced General Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a General Manager who wishes to further their career within a progressive group.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the hotel and the departments therein as well as overseeing the running of the Dome Family Entertainment Centre in conjunction with the Dome's General Manager.

Main Duties

• Oversee all departments of the hotel, maximising operational efficiency in each;
• Ensure consistent operational effectiveness, guest satisfaction and exceptional service throughout the hotel and the Dome;
• To assume full responsibility for all business decisions, operational management, financial performance and sales & marketing activity;
• To plan and operate within the annual budget guidelines ensuring that revenue is maximised, costs are controlled and profitability is achieved for the hotel and the Dome;
• Monitor productivity, manage payroll costs, and ensure efficient resource planning for both the hotel and the Dome;
• Work closely with the Dome Manager offering guidance, support and advice;
• Work closely with all HOD's, the General Manager in the Dome and with the other properties in The Collection to maximise service opportunities and thereby increase revenue
• Develop an amicable and personable business relationship with clients, guests and all the team;
• Champion and lead a culture which promotes positivity, employee engagement, development, empowerment and common goals, subsequently encouraging each team member to have pride in their work;
• Lead, motivate, and develop departmental managers and team members.
• Represent and embed Talbot Carlow and the Dome in the local community,
• Work closely with head office to develop and implement business strategies, projects and policies in line with Talbot Collection objectives and market conditions.
• To demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times recognising that you are an ambassador for the Talbot Collection;
• To ensure that an effective structure of communication is maintained at all times;
• Ensure that each member of staff is trained competently to complete their duties and to fulfil departmental standards and guests expectations;
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, employment law, data protection, and hospitality regulations
• Promote sustainability initiatives and lead a culture of continuous improvement across the hotel and the Dome;

The successful candidate will have

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a General Manager/Deputy General Manager of a 4* Hotel Operation;
• Proven record of managing a team successfully to achieve results
• Be highly motivated and driven to achieve targets;
• Excellent business acumen, commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent decision making and negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills

Competitive renumeration package on offer.

The successful candidate will report to the Group Managing Director.

Talbot Hotel Carlow is an equal opportunities employer