Duty Manager

Great National Hotel Ballina View all jobs

  • Ballina, Co Mayo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: DUTY MANAGERDEPARTMENT: ALL AREAS AS DMRESPONSIBLE TO: DEPUTY GM & GENERAL MANAGERLOCATION: HOTEL BALLINADUBLIN ROADBALLINAAbout the RoleThe Great National Hotel is currently recruiting an experienced Duty Manager to join our management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional looking to take the next step in their career within a busy 4* hotel environment. As Duty Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the senior management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue, efficiency, and team performance.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Guest Experience
  • Support the management team in the effective and efficient running of the hotel
  • Champion service excellence across all departments
  • Ensure all guests are welcomed in a warm, professional, and courteous manner
  • Handle guest enquiries, complaints, and feedback promptly and professionally
  • Monitor and respond to all adverse guest comments and complaints
  • Encourage guest feedback to drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure full compliance with SOPs, HACCP, and hotel standards
Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise daily operations across all service areas, ensuring appropriate staffing levels
  • Work closely with Managers, and Department Heads.
  • Support disciplinary procedures in conjunction with senior management
  • Respond constructively to staff feedback and suggestions
  • Promote a positive, motivated, and professional team culture
Financial & Commercial Responsibilities
  • Maximise revenue through effective upselling and cross-selling
  • Monitor and control costs, waste, and energy usage
  • Ensure compliance with all cash handling, till, float, and accounting procedures
  • Liaise with the Accounts Department regarding financial processes
  • Operate effective control systems across the hotel
Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and hotel policies
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the property
  • Participate in and promote health & safety training, fire drills, and safety procedures
  • Report all accidents, incidents, hazards, or damage immediately
Property & Standards
  • Ensure all areas of the hotel are well maintained at all times
  • Monitor the condition and correct use of equipment and furniture
  • Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene
  • Ensure correct signage, advertising, music listings, and displays are in place
Flexibility
  • Be flexible and cooperative to meet the operational needs of the business
  • Assist in other departments as required, depending on business levels
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a similar Duty Manager or supervisory role within a busy 4* hotel
  • Strong knowledge of hotel operations and the hospitality industry
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a management team
  • Strong organisational skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
What we can offer you:
  • Attractive weekly pay structure.
  • Company funded educational programmes
  • Shape your career path with us! Opportunity for internal career growth, progression & promotion with the GN Group nationwide.
  • Advanced online training programs through our E-learning personal development platform
  • Access to GN Employee Assistance & Digital Wellbeing Program offering comprehensive support for your mental and physical health.
  • Recruitment bonus through our GN refer a friend scheme
  • Excellent Employee Recognition Programme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days
  • Employee Social Events to celebrate our teams success together
  • Industry leading complimentary meals on duty and barista style coffee
  • Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
  • Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide.
  • Complimentary Gym & Pool Membership: Stay fit and healthy with free access, plus a discounted rate for a family member.
  • Save money and be healthy with our Bike to work scheme
  • Xmas savings club
  • On site free parking
Great National Hotel Ballina is an equal opportunities employer.

Great National Hotel Ballina