General Manager
Set on the shores of Lough Eske against the backdrop of the Bluestack Mountains, Harvey’s Point is one of Ireland’s leading four-star luxury hotels, renowned for its exceptional location, award-winning hospitality and warm Donegal welcome. Since opening in 1989, the hotel has earned an outstanding reputation for service, spacious accommodation, acclaimed dining and memorable guest experiences. Its offering includes an impressive collection of bedrooms and suites, dining, weddings, conferences and events, as well as The Lodge at Harvey’s Point.
People are at the heart of Harvey’s Point. The hotel has a long-standing culture of warm, genuine hospitality, with every team member contributing to the distinctive “Harvey’s Point Experience” for guests.
Harvey’s Point has received numerous awards, including being named Ireland’s No. 1 Hotel in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards on multiple occasions. The hotel continues to invest in its people, facilities and guest experience while preserving the warmth, character and sense of place that make it distinctive.
About this role
Essential Requirements
Education / Qualifications
- Third-level degree in Hotel Management, Business Management, Hospitality Management or Tourism Management
- Experience with hotel software and property management systems
- Strong IT and technology skills
Career Experience
- Three to five years’ experience as General Manager of a high-quality four- or five-star luxury hotel or resort, with a proven record of leading a complex operation
- Experience managing annual turnover of €10 million to €20 million
- Full P&L accountability and delivery against budget
- Experience managing revenue, GOP/profitability, payroll and productivity
- Ability to balance commercial performance with an exceptional guest experience
- Strong understanding of food and beverage concepts, from development through to delivery
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working with a hotel management company
- Experience in spa operations or development
Talents & Competencies
- Visible, hands-on and inspiring leadership, with a proven ability to build, develop and retain high-performing management teams and foster a positive, accountable and engaged culture
- Genuine passion for exceptional hospitality, with the ability to protect and enhance the distinctive Harvey’s Point guest experience while continually developing the product and service offering
- Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with ownership, Windward Management, the senior leadership team and key external stakeholders
- Clear and effective communication
- Sound judgement and strong commercial acumen
- Calm, objective and effective under pressure
- Determination, resilience and stamina
- Initiative, creativity and innovation
- Strong negotiation and organisational skills
- Knowledge of key legislation, including employment law, health and safety and environmental compliance.
Personal Attributes
- Calm and composed manner
- Engaging and dynamic personality
- Level-headed, analytical and solutions-focused, with the ability to consider different perspectives
- Passion and flair for hospitality
- Immaculate presentation and articulate communication
Reporting Structure
- Reports to the Regional General Manager
Compensation & Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential of 10%
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel, excluding normal commuting, at the current rates of €0.51 per km for petrol or diesel vehicles and €0.43 per km for electric vehicles; rates are subject to change