Red D are recruiting a General Manager for a large and busy four-star hotel in Cork. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced hotel professional with strong operational and commercial skills, particularly in Food & Beverage, weddings, and events. The General Manager will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall business performance. Youll lead a committed senior team, support all departments, and work closely with sales and finance to drive quality, guest satisfaction and profitability. This is a hands-on role that requires confident leadership, strategic thinking and excellent communication. Key Responsibilities Operations Oversee all departments to ensure consistent four-star product and service delivery Drive quality through team leadership, guest feedback and continuous improvement Lead all internal meetings including weekly HODs and monthly strategy sessions Maintain excellent standards across accommodation, public areas, events and dining Develop the Food & Beverage offer in collaboration with the kitchen and service teams Ensure all IT systems are functioning and support the needs of the business Support sustainability initiatives and energy reduction efforts Maintain high standards in building upkeep and implement a robust maintenance plan Sales & Marketing Oversee the implementation of the hotels sales and marketing strategy Maximise room yield and drive revenue across all departments Promote the F&B and events offering in-house and locally Grow the wedding and events business through proactive planning and client engagement Attend sales events and represent the hotel as needed, both locally and abroad Finance Lead budget and business plan development with the senior team Produce rolling forecasts and ensure all teams are informed and accountable Monitor payroll and departmental spend to ensure alignment with budgets Oversee procurement, capital projects and stock management Review and respond to key reports including P&L, debtor listings, cash discrepancies and KPI results Benchmark pricing and performance against local competitors HR & Training Promote a positive workplace culture with open communication and clear leadership Ensure full compliance with all training, HR policies and employee development plans Support management training, succession planning and appraisal processes Champion internal development programmes and continuous learning Foster high levels of motivation and engagement through regular feedback and recognition Oversee staff facilities, staff meals and overall team wellbeing Health & Safety Ensure the hotel meets all health, fire and food safety standards Oversee regular audits and ensure readiness for inspections Maintain and review risk assessments and ensure compliance with legislation Ensure effective accident reporting and follow-up Manage contractor compliance and safety documentation for maintenance and systems Ideal Candidate: Proven experience as General Manager of a busy four-star hotel Strong background in Food & Beverage and events Calm, confident and people-focused leader Excellent commercial awareness and financial capability Hands-on operator with a genuine passion for Irish hospitality