Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide. The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility, and great natural beauty. With only 20 bedrooms and a private one-bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 years of renovation, Ballyfin offers a unique and luxurious experience.
Skills and Attributes
* Cross-functional Team Leadership
* Excellent Organisational Skills
* Exceptional Customer Service
* Excellent Knowledge of Food & Beverage
Description
Seamus Crotty, Managing Director, is delighted to announce that Ballyfin Demesne is recruiting for a General Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual to join an award-winning hotel located in Co. Laois, Ireland.
Ballyfin Demesne has been awarded 3 Michelin Keys and recently received a Michelin star for our restaurant, headed by Richard Picard-Edwards.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the General Manager (GM) will oversee the hotel's daily operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional 5-star guest service.
This is a full-time, permanent role working 5 days over 7, including weekends. The role requires a hands-on approach, with a strong background in Food and Beverage operations highly advantageous.
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
* Supporting the Managing Director in planning, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives and projects within budget and schedule.
* Providing leadership, guidance, and support to all operational departments daily.
* Creating guest loyalty and team engagement by inspiring a proactive, guest-focused approach and fostering interdepartmental collaboration to exceed guest expectations.
* Leading by example with professionalism, demonstrating the hotel's core values, and driving profitability, productivity, and service excellence.
* Fostering a positive work environment that promotes fairness, excellence, employee engagement, and professional development.
* Building strong relationships with guests, especially repeat visitors, and supporting the team to maintain high service standards.
* Proposing innovative ideas and improvements to enhance the guest experience.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong background in Food & Beverage and hotel operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the world's top hotels and can serve as a stepping stone for those aspiring to their first General Manager position.
If interested, please apply via the Careers section on our website or through the provided link.
Meet the Management Team
Ballyfin Demesne Management Team
* Health Insurance
* Flexible Schedules
* Professional Development & Growth
* Staff Discounts
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Attractive Compensation Package
* Employee Recognition
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Free Onsite Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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