Regional Operations Director – Lifestyle Hotel Brand, Ireland Salary: Up to €140,000 + Bonus A leading lifestyle hotel brand is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Director to oversee its growing portfolio of hotels across Ireland.
This role is ideal for a dynamic hospitality leader with a passion for design-led, experience-driven environments.
The Regional Operations Director will hold responsibility for the operational excellence, commercial performance, and strategic development of a cluster of lifestyle properties within Ireland.
This high-impact position requires a visionary leader capable of balancing creativity with strong operational structure.
Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day and strategic operations across 5+ hotels within the Irish region.
Drive financial performance, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability.
Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and department heads across the regional portfolio.
Maintain brand standards while championing a culture of creativity, community, and guest-centric service.
Support hotel openings, refurbishments, and brand initiatives as the portfolio expands.
Lead operational planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews.
Strengthen relationships with ownership, local partners, and key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements Proven experience managing a cluster of at least 3/4+ hotels - this is essential.
Background in lifestyle, or design-driven hospitality brands is strongly preferred.
A strategic leader with strong operational and commercial acumen.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
Track record of delivering revenue growth and operational improvements.
Ability to balance brand creativity with structured operational discipline.
Comfortable working in a fast-evolving, high-energy environment.