Red D are recruiting a Deputy General Manager for a leading 4-star hotel in Co. Clare.

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity for an experienced hotel professional to play a key role in the continued success of a busy and highly regarded hospitality operation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the hotel, with a particular focus on Food & Beverage performance, events and meetings.

The role will suit a highly driven hospitality professional with strong operational experience, excellent commercial awareness and a proven ability to lead and develop large teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the hotel.
• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of all departments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive performance across Food & Beverage operations, events and meetings.
• Develop, mentor and inspire departmental managers and teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, payroll, labour costs and departmental profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and revenue generation.
• Act as a visible leader within the business, fostering accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Assume full responsibility for hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an ambitious and commercially focused hospitality professional with a proven track record in senior hotel operations.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior hotel management position within a quality hotel environment.
• Strong and demonstrable background in Food & Beverage operations.
• Extensive operational management experience across multiple hotel departments.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering financial targets.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Flexibility and commitment required for a senior leadership role.

Desirable

• Experience within a 4-star or luxury hotel environment.
• Previous experience as Deputy General Manager, Operations Manager, Hotel Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of revenue management, cost control and business development.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Senior leadership role with significant influence across the hotel operation.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Food allowance.
• On-site parking.
• Company discounts.
• Collaborative and ambitious management team environment.

About Red D Recruitment

Red D Recruitment specialise in hospitality recruitment across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

We recruit for senior management and executive roles across hotels, restaurants, workplace catering, tourism and visitor attractions. Our clients range from luxury boutique hotels and leading restaurant groups to large-scale hospitality and catering operations.

Red D Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and identities. Selection is based on merit, skills and experience.

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