Barberstown Castle 4 * Hotel in Straffan, Co. Kildare is currently recruiting Duty Manager to join part of their established management team.
This role is suitable for someone who enjoys a hands-on approach, has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to support the established management team in managing various aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, staff supervision and facility management.
Main Responsibilities
* To do walk-arounds of the hotel and ensure that everyone and everything is as it should be.
* To assist in departments to ensure smooth service.
* To have contact with each department and inform them of the days, weeks schedules, future functions, and events.
* To greet and talk to guests and to anticipate and follow through on their requests.
* To have a good knowledge of the hotel and all its equipment.
* To support the management team in dealing with guest complaints.
* To support the management team in dealing with any emergencies which may occur.
* To commit to the sustainability ethos of the hotel and to lead by example.
* To monitor procedures and equipment on an on-going basis to ensure that they have regard to both the employees and guests' health and safety.
* To support the Sales and Events team in selling the hotel to any prospective guests, functions, groups, etc.
* To communicate effectively with the management team of the hotel.
* To attend relevant meetings as directed by management.
* To work with the Accommodation team in monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the hotel on an ongoing basis and ensure that standards are maintained.
* To ensure good lines of communication between departments.
* New employee induction, including ensuring the correct records are updated and maintained.
* To set an example on presentation and grooming.
* To follow through on tasks and projects.
* Any other reasonable duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
* Previous management experience in a similar property
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €39,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Straffan, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Hotel Duty Manager: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person