General Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoreline Hotel in Donabate, North County Dublin, is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead our 35-bedroom beachside property. You will drive day-to-day operations, develop the management team and shape the hotel’s growth strategy as the business expands in the coastal market.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, growing revenue across bedrooms, dining, weddings and events, and maintaining high standards while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• An experienced hotelier with a track record in hospitality leadership.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to grow revenue.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Calm under pressure and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day management and performance.
• Lead, support and develop the hotel’s management team.
• Drive revenue across bedrooms, dining, weddings, conferences and events.
• Develop Shoreline Hotel’s position as a leading beachside destination.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences at every stage of the journey.
• Manage budgets, payroll, costs and profitability.
• Maintain high standards across all hotel departments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams.
• Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers and community.

Skills

hotel management

leadership

financial awareness

Job description

Location: On site / Co. Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Management / Head Office
Salary: Negotiable salary

Ready to Make Your Mark at Shoreline Hotel?

Shoreline Hotel is looking for an energetic, commercially minded General Manager to lead and develop our 35-bedroom beachside hotel in beautiful Donabate, North County Dublin.

This exciting opportunity would suit an experienced General Manager who sees the potential in developing a distinctive beach side hotel, or likewise an ambitious Deputy General Manager with several years experience ready to take the next step in their career. The hotel is currently in the pre-planning stage of an exciting expansion, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape its next chapter of growth. An attractive salary and incentives are offered for the right candidate.

With its stunning coastal location, welcoming team and excellent opportunities across accommodation, dining, weddings, conferences and family celebrations, Shoreline Hotel has all the ingredients for continued growth. We are looking for someone with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to bring those opportunities to life.

As General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the hotel—leading the team, enhancing the guest experience and delivering strong commercial results. You will oversee daily operations, develop your managers, grow revenue, control costs and maintain excellent standards across bedrooms, food and beverage, functions and events.

You will be a visible, hands‑on leader with strong operational experience, excellent people skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.

If you are ready to take the next step—or excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a beachside hotel,we would love to hear from you.

The Person

• An experienced hotelier seeking a new and exciting challenge to develop a beach side hotel with a growing F&B operation
• Energetic, ambitious and genuinely passionate about hospitality.
• A visible, hands‑on leader who enjoys being present with guests and the team.
• Commercially focused, with strong financial awareness and a drive to grow revenue.
• An excellent communicator who can motivate, develop and retain great people.
• Creative and confident, with ideas for developing a distinctive beachside hotel.
• Calm under pressure, highly organised and comfortable making decisions.
• Committed to exceptional guest experiences and consistently high standards.
• Well connected locally or enthusiastic about becoming part of the Donabate and Fingal community.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and performance of Shoreline Hotel.
• Lead, support and develop the hotel’s management team.
• Drive revenue across bedrooms, dining, weddings, conferences, events and local celebrations.
• Develop Shoreline Hotel’s position as a leading beachside destination.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences at every stage of the customer journey.
• Manage budgets, payroll, costs, profitability and operational performance.
• Maintain excellent standards across accommodation, food and beverage, functions and events.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams to identify new opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, local businesses and the wider community.

As part of Choice Hotel Group, you will also be part of a wider group team and support. Negotiable salary and excellent benefits offered.