Red D are recruiting a Managing Director for a new hotel development in Northern Ireland. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Managing Director to take full ownership of a new, high-profile hospitality project from redevelopment through to opening and day-to-day operations. The project includes luxury accommodation, several food and beverage outlets, a spa, wellness facilities, and a coffee shop. It needs a Managing Director with enough operational depth and commercial discipline to deliver a fully functioning hotel on time and to standard. Youll lead the pre-opening plan, build the full leadership team, implement all systems and procedures, and take responsibility for financial performance from the earliest stages. Its a hands-on role with real pressure points, especially around construction timelines, recruitment, and brand development. Anyone expecting a comfortable or light-touch MD job will struggle here. What the Managing Director will take ownership of 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. Working closely with senior stakeholders on timelines, budgets and brand positioning. Managing all pre-opening and post-opening project phases. Essential experience 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. Strong systems experience across hotel, property or membership management. Experience implementing SOPs and service standards. Supplier management and procurement experience. Desirable experience 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. Key strengths Confident leadership and a track record of developing people. Strong commercial judgement and financial literacy. Ability to manage complex timelines and project deliverables. Clear communication and strong stakeholder management. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strategic mindset with practical follow-through. Comfortable working in a fast-moving, hands-on environment. Personal attributes Professional, credible and able to represent a high-end hospitality brand. Practical, solutions-focused and steady under pressure. Customer-focused with a genuine passion for hospitality. Resilient, decisive and comfortable with accountability. Entrepreneurial mindset and continuous improvement mentality. We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the UK. Irish passport holders are also welcome to apply. Skills: Management Hospitality Hotels Finance Benefits: Exceptional salary Bonus Other Incentives