General Manager — Launching a Premium Dublin Hotel

Windward Management Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Mobile phone

Laptop

Company benefits

Job summary

Windward Management Limited seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead the pre-opening and launch of the 131-bedroom St. Stephen’s Green Hotel in Dublin.

You will steer the delivery of a premium guest experience, align design heritage with authentic Irish service, and build a strong leadership team to drive results. Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the role requires strategic vision, financial acumen and a deep understanding of Dublin’s hotel market.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience as a General Manager or senior hotel leader in a four- or five-star environment.
• Experience in premium, upper-upscale or lifestyle hotel operations; pre-opening experience is highly desirable.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to manage significant hotel budgets.
• Engaging leadership style with ability to recruit and develop a strong team.
• Understanding of Dublin’s hotel market and local partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening, launch and ongoing operation of the hotel.
• Deliver a distinctive guest experience reflecting the hotel’s design, heritage and Dublin identity.
• Oversee commercial strategy, revenue growth, budgets and profitability.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and positive workplace culture.
• Maintain operational standards, governance and protection of hotel assets.
• Foster relationships with corporate clients, tourism partners and local businesses.

Skills

GM experience

Senior leadership

Budget management

Commercial judgement

Dublin market knowledge

Job description

Windward Management Limited seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead the pre-opening and launch of the 131-bedroom St. Stephen’s Green Hotel in Dublin.

You will steer the delivery of a premium guest experience, align design heritage with authentic Irish service, and build a strong leadership team to drive results. Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the role requires strategic vision, financial acumen and a deep understanding of Dublin’s hotel market.