Job Ref: DAL3583Branch: Clayton Hotel Cardiff LaneLocation: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, DublinSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: CasualHours: Full TimePosted date: 08/12/2025Closing date: 10/01/2026Duty ManagerAre you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great leadership is at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced leader who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team, contribute to the strategy of this hotel and drive the business to ensure it reaches its potential. You will lead and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success.BenefitsDevelopment Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journeyPension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) performance-related bonus plan50% Off FB in all properties€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels30% off the Friends Family rateFree employee meals on dutyExtra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme/Transport SchemesStaff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity eventsYour Key Duties and Responsibilities:Manage multiple stakeholders within the hotel while playing a key role in the hotel's operational management.Oversee hotel operations, greet guests, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.Possess strong operational knowledge with the ability to work across departments as needed.Assist other managers with interviewing and recruitmentCoach and train new employees to ensure everyone feels confident in their new roles.Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle conflicts or complaints smoothly.Requirements:3-4 years experience as a Deputy or Operations Manager in a large hotel.Standards Driven; particularly in Food Beverage.Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hotels.People leadership and motivation experience.Proven ability to develop talented employees.Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.Ability to develop and build relationships and influence all levels of the businessDalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.At Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.Located in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin's Docklands, it's a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. Make the most of your stay at our Club Vitae Leisure Centre, with one of the largest swimming pools in Dublin city along with a separate kids pool. If you want to explore the area, we're conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre, and Pearse DART station which connects you across the whole of Dublin.