Hotel General Manager

Red Chair Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life Assurance

Onsite gym

Relocation support

Career development

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is recruiting a General Manager for a prestigious hotel in Connemara, County Galway. This is a full‑time, permanent role overseeing all operational aspects and driving growth and service excellence.

The post requires significant senior hospitality management experience, strong leadership and financial acumen, with knowledge of health and safety regulations. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant senior hospitality management experience across multiple hotel departments.
• Previous General Manager experience is advantageous.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of health, safety, licensing and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hotel operations to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Lead and manage Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Leisure Centre and Front Desk teams.
• Develop staff and department heads to achieve high performance.
• Drive revenue growth, cost control and profitability across all departments.
• Monitor financial and operational metrics and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial acumen

Health & safety knowledge

Hospitality operations

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment are recruiting a General Manager for one of our clients, a gorgeous hotel nestled in the scenic beauty of Connemara County Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior hospitality professional to take responsibility for the full operational management of an established hotel and lead its next chapter of growth and excellence. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full day-to-day operation of the hotel, ensuring an outstanding guest experience.
• Lead and manage the Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Leisure Centre and Front Desk teams.
• Lead, support and develop department heads and staff to achieve high performance standards.
• Drive revenue growth, cost control and profitability across all departments.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics and implement improvements where required.
• Ensure revenue management and sales targets are effectively supported across the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of service, efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure all property maintenance, statutory and operational obligations are completed.
• Represent the hotel at marketing, sales, industry and local events.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing and employment regulations.
• Develop effective recruitment, training and staff development strategies.
• Work closely with the hotel board to deliver business and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Significant senior hospitality management experience across multiple hotel departments.
• Previous General Manager experience is advantageous.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of health, safety, licensing and employment regulations.
• Familiarity with Connemara and a passion for local tourism is an advantage.

Whats Offered

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead an established and refurbished hotel in a world-renowned location.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Complimentary onsite gym membership.
• Relocation support, including local accommodation.
• Career development and training opportunities.