My client, a well-established and busy four-star hotel, is seeking an enthusiastic and hands-on Duty Manager to join their management team based in County Kerry.

Position Overview:

As Duty Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a busy four-star hotel, ensuring the highest standards of guest service are maintained across all departments. This is a hands-on management position, ideal for an experienced Food & Beverage Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career or an existing Duty Manager looking for a fresh challenge.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will oversee the smooth running of daily operations, support the Food & Beverage team during busy service periods, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences across the hotel's restaurant, bar, conferences, events and weddings.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of €38,000–€40,000 per annum, depending on experience. As the hotel operates 365 days a year, the successful candidate will work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays in line with business requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hotel where you can develop your leadership skills and progress your hospitality management career in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

This is a permanent position with my client directly and is not an agency or short-term role. Total Solutions is assisting with the recruitment process on behalf of our client to find the right candidate to join their team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a Food & Beverage Supervisory, Duty Management or similar hospitality management role.
• Strong Food & Beverage background within a hotel environment is essential.
• Previous experience supervising and developing teams in a busy hospitality setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example during busy service periods.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining exceptional guest service standards.
• Good knowledge of health & safety and food safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Full right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the hotel.
• Lead and motivate teams across Food & Beverage and other operational departments.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve guest queries professionally.
• Ensure high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service throughout the hotel.
• Assist with conferences, events, weddings and busy service periods.
• Support departmental managers to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure company policies, health & safety procedures and hotel standards are maintained at all times.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of €38,000–€40,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression.
• Supportive management team.
• Work within a busy, well-established hotel operating all year round.
• Opportunity to develop your hospitality management career in a fast-paced environment.

If you feel like you fit the above requirements and are currently seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.

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