Red D are recruiting a Director of Rooms Division for a prestigious five star luxury hotel in Ireland. This senior leadership role carries full responsibility for Front Office, Accommodation and Maintenance, ensuring a seamless guest journey from pre-arrival to departure. The Director of Rooms Division will be central to meeting and maintaining Forbes 5 Star standards, driving operational precision, consistency and exceptional guest care.

The Director of Rooms Division will focus on operational efficiency, strong departmental leadership and close collaboration across the hotel. It’s a demanding brief suited to an experienced Rooms Division leader who thrives on high expectations and has the credibility to deliver sustained excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and daily oversight for the Rooms Division, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and consistent departmental performance
• Lead, mentor and develop Front Office, Accommodation and Maintenance teams with a strong focus on accountability
• Monitor guest satisfaction metrics, respond to feedback and drive continuous improvement aligned with Forbes Travel Guide and luxury brand standards
• Support the implementation of Forbes standards and external audit requirements
• Develop and manage Rooms Division budgets, forecasts, P&L and CAPEX planning
• Drive labour productivity, optimise scheduling and ensure effective resource allocation
• Contribute to the Executive Committee and wider hotel strategy
• Collaborate closely with Sales, F&B, Spa, Events and Reservations to ensure operational alignment
• Maintain high standards across all guest-facing and back-of-house Rooms Division areas
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, fire and statutory compliance
• Represent the Rooms Division at owner, brand and audit meetings with strong reporting and follow-through

About You

• At least 7 years progressive Rooms Division or Hotel Management leadership experience in a luxury hotel, with a minimum of 2 years at Director level
• Strong understanding of five star operations and luxury guest expectations
• Proven leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams
• Confident managing departmental P&L, CAPEX and labour productivity
• Visible leader with strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• Previous exposure to Forbes Travel Guide standards is an advantage
• Comfortable presenting to owners and senior stakeholders
• Strong systems literacy across PMS, RMS and reporting tools

What’s on Offer

• Exceptional package for the right Director of Rooms Division
• Executive level role within one of Ireland’s leading luxury hotels
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing Rooms Division working towards and maintaining Forbes 5 Star recognition

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.