Hotel Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Second in Command Iconic Castle Hotel Venue, Co. Cavan

Salary: Negotiable, DOE

Are you a hospitality operator who's as comfortable running a 300-cover banquet as you are dissecting a P&L? We want to hear from you.

We're recruiting an Operations Manager for a landmark castle hotel venue in Co. Cavan - a property renowned for weddings, banqueting and events at scale. This is a genuine number two role, working directly alongside the General Manager to drive the day-to-day commercial and operational performance of the business.

The Role

You'll be the GM's right hand - the person who makes sure every event runs flawlessly and every percentage point of margin is protected. Expect full ownership of:

• F&B and banqueting operations - leading large-scale weddings, events and conferences from planning through to flawless execution
• Commercial performance - GP%, food cost and labour cost management across all outlets
• Productivity and rostering - building efficient, well-run teams without compromising guest experience.
• Standards and service - protecting the property's reputation as a premier events destination.
• Deputising for the GM - stepping up with full authority when required.

What We're Looking For

• A strong background in F&B and banqueting operations, ideally within a high-volume hotel, castle, or events venue
• Commercially sharp - genuinely comfortable with GP%, cost control, and labour productivity, not just service delivery
• Proven leadership of large teams across multiple departments
• Someone who thinks like an owner: protective of margin, obsessive about standards, calm under event-day pressure.
• Ambition to grow into a GM role in time.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Ireland's most distinctive hospitality venues in a role with real influence not just running shifts, but shaping the commercial success of the business.

Salary is negotiable and will reflect experience and calibre.

Eligibility

Applications can only be accepted from candidates who already hold the legal right to work in Ireland.

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