Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Role to commence in Autumn 2025.
In summer 2026, we're opening Ómós; a 16-bedroom guesthouse and 40-seat restaurant set on 4.2 acres, just outside the heritage town of Abbeyleix in County Laois.
The name
Ómós
(meaning honour, duty and respect) embodies the intention behind our project: to create something lasting and meaningful, something with soul. A guesthouse and restaurant that feel like they belong, fully immersed in our neighbourhood and community, generously welcoming curiosity, craft and discovery.
As we prepare for our opening, we are now seeking an exceptional hospitality professional to step into the key role of General Manager for our guesthouse.
Experience in a high-end hospitality leadership role is a must. We are looking for a great communicator with a genuine care for people and someone who enjoys creating and upholding standards and excellence.
You will form part of our leadership team, fostering a positive and hard-working culture, helping to create and shape Ómós Guesthouse from the outset.
As our General Manager, you will work closely with the Owner to oversee and support all aspects of the Guesthouse during our pre-opening phase. This includes contributing to strategic planning, assisting with the recruitment and training of our people, establishing operational procedures, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring the property is ready for our launch in June 2026.
This is an opportunity to grow with a group that values integrity, creativity and genuine hospitality; a place where your talent is celebrated and nurtured.
Why Work With Us?
We're committed to creating a workplace that is nourishing, respectful and inspiring. As part of the Ómós team, you can expect:
* A culture grounded in respect, kindness, and professionalism
* A generous salary and benefits
* An amazing daily staff meal, snacks and excellent coffee
* A high-standard, custom-built space with natural light and premium LED lighting (front and back of house).
* Flexibility to contribute ideas and influence the garden's evolution
* Connection to a team and community that values regeneratively grown produce
* Seasonal harvest celebrations and farm-to-table events involving the garden team
* A dedicated staff lounge with a kitchen and views of the market garden
* On-site showers for your comfort
* Uniforms provided and laundered in-house
* A project surrounded by nature, celebrating Irish craft and contemporary design
* Regular guest speakers and collaborative events
The Role
* Working alongside the Executive Chef/ Owner and project management team to plan and implement the guesthouse's pre-opening phase as per the Ómós vision.
* Working with the Owner to develop and maintain operational procedures and quality standards across the property.
* Leading a seamless guest experience across our full property each day
* w
e will be unlike any other
guesthouse
in Ireland.
* Overseeing the day-to-day operations of ou
r 16-bedroom
guesthouse, including guest services, breakfast offer
ing,
housekeeping
a
nd events.
* M
anag
ing
forecasts, budgets, revenue
s
, invoicing and people costs,
alongside the Owner.
* Safeguarding the security of our guests and propert
y.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation
,
including Health
and
Safety legislation
and f
ood
s
afety
l
egislation
etc.
- Manag
ing
guesthouse facilities to ensure our upkeep and maintenance schedule is adhered to
.
- Monitoring our guesthouse inventory and managing purchasing with suppliers.
- Working with our PR company to support marketing strategies to drive occupancy, new customers
and brand visibility.
- Conducting internal audits on behalf of
the O
wner to ensure standards and KPI's remain in place.
- Contributing to communication
between Ómós and Abbeyleix Demes
n
e
regarding
produce, land access and tours.
The Person
* A strong communicator with the natural ability to lead by example, engage and motivate a team. Someone who enjoys problem solving and thinking on their feet.
* Wearing many hats will be the norm, therefore, we need a person who is happy to multitask, roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
* Achieving excellent standards of service for both guests and the people we manage.
* A creative and proactive thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit who will relish in the building of Ómós.
* Passionate about all things hospitality with a deep appreciation for quality, presentation and the role that hospitality plays in bringing people together.
* Demonstrable expertise in managing a business, whether its driving revenue, managing costs or creating and adhering to budgets. Experience in running a profitable guesthouse is an absolute must for applicants.
* Understanding best practices around general operations and systems. The candidate will be required to source and implement the best systems to automate our processes from the start.