Hotel Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Managing Director to lead the operational launch of a new, high-profile hotel development in Northern Ireland. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced professional to take full ownership of a project from redevelopment through to opening and day-to-day operations.
The hotel will feature luxury accommodation, multiple dining and beverage outlets, a spa, wellness facilities, and a coffee shop. The successful candidate will have sufficient operational depth and commercial discipline to deliver a fully functioning hotel on time and to standard.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering the full operational hotel from redevelopment stage to opening.
* Overseeing systems implementation, SOPs, and service standards.
* Building and developing a large multi-disciplinary team.
* Full P&L responsibility, forecasting, commercial planning, and cost management.
* Leading supplier relationships, procurement, and contract negotiation.
* Ensuring operational performance across rooms, F&B, spa, gym and wellness.
Requirements:
* Senior leadership experience at Managing Director or General Manager level in a 4 or 5 star hotel.
* Proven experience in pre-opening, redevelopment, or major refurbishment projects.
* Operational expertise across rooms, F&B, spa and wellness.
* Track record of building and leading large teams.
* Full P&L ownership with strong commercial awareness.
Desirable Skills:
* Background in hotels with multiple outlets (restaurant, bar, spa, gym, coffee shop).
* Experience collaborating with construction or design teams.
* Marketing or brand development experience.
* Familiarity with the hospitality market in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Personal Qualities:
* Confident leadership and a track record of developing people.
* Strong commercial judgement and financial literacy.
* Ability to manage complex timelines and project deliverables.