Career Vision Recruiters have a rare opportunity for GM for the Mayo Area. This role would suit a proven GM who is looking to take their career to new heights and work in one of Irelands top properties. Excellent prospects

This role will have overall responsibility for the strategy, vision, P&L, operations and all aspects of the day to day running of the Hotel. As General Manager you will work with and develop the entire team to provide exceptional guest services and consistently exceed the highest possible standards whilst overseeing the smooth running of the hotel’s operations. This is a senior role responsible for leading the business through a period of innovative growth and positive transformational change whilst ensuring operational efficiencies and the provision of best-in-class customer experience. To deliver you will need to be a strong visionary leader that inspires, managers and motivates others to deliver to the highest possible standards.

Principle Responsibilities:

• In this role you will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing a strategic financial & operational plan to accurately forecast and deliver revenue and profitability growth, return on investment and other management initiatives to improve our market position.
• Actively develop and lead a performance culture which ensures that all objectives and targets are met. Motivate operational teams to continuously review performance, improve processes, develop and implement talent management programmes providing guidance, coaching, mentoring and regular feedback to develop the team and ensure consistent high performance and targets are met or exceeded.
• Uphold standards of customer excellence and quality, ensure all guest feedback is appropriately actioned.
• Develop strategic plans for optimised productivity while tactically overseeing concurrent day-to-day operations.
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business and community relationships in conjunction with the Westport Estate GM and working closely with the Sales and Marketing Teams.
• Set high standards, instil operational excellence, model accountability, integrity, and ethical behaviour.
• Participate in the implementation and delivery of the Hotel’s daily operations and development plans in conjunction with multiple stakeholders to include the business owners, senior management team, project design team and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day operations utilising leadership skills and motivation to assign weekly performance goals, KPI’s and assure their completion, maximise employee productivity, engagement, and satisfaction, while accomplishing your own goals.
• Design, implement, delegate, and ensure adherence to tasks, policies, standard operating procedures, specifications, and guidelines to employees to perform them.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing review of operational budgets, including payroll and resource allocation plans. This includes the ability to align operational budgets with business goals & objectives and to ensure their delivery and/or realignment as needed.
• Promote a safety culture across all areas of responsibility. Oversee the effective application of regulations, health, safety, and welfare plans, risk assessments as well as incident handling to ensure a safe environment for employees and guests. Ensure all work complies with statutory guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Develop and carry out action plans to be environmentally conscious by taking steps to reduce the hotels carbon footprint.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a senior managerial role with strong decision-making, leadership and motivational capabilities and hold accountable a team that delivers results both operationally and financially in a customer centric environment.
• Excellent track record in customer service and the energy, drive and passion needed to deliver an ambitious strategic plan in the hospitality or relevant industry with the ability to set vision and ‘take people with you through to delivery.
• Strategic thinker with proven track record of transforming operations through innovation and long-term strategies for continuous improvement.
• Background in growing Leisure/Spa, Weddings and Food and Beverage offerings and room revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
• Demonstrating a commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Excellent interpersonal, team building, communication and customer service skills, maintaining and expecting high standard of honesty, integrity, reliability and punctuality with ability to drive innovation and effectiveness to develop a high performing team.
• Critical skills include collaboration, engagement, team building & interpersonal skills.
• Above-average communication and delegation skills.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and engage in delivery while also retaining a focus on the longer-term strategic plan.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of modern trends and technology in hospitality.
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 7 to 10 years management experience at least 5 of which is at 4* or higher.
• Previous recent role working as General Manager in 4* or higher.
• Proven ability in developing talented employees.
• Strong communicator; and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Previous performance evaluation experience and working knowledge of human resources processes.
• Background in selecting and implementing technology solutions.
• Background in project management of opening a new development would be a distinct advantage.

For more details in the strictest of confidence contact Stuart at Career Vision Recruiters on 01 4438906 or 087 6316907

INDHOS

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: €100,000.00-€110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person