Job description

ATTENTIONS NEW GRADUATES!

The Hodson Bay is excited to announce that as part of our Management Development Programme, we will be recruiting for a graduate/trainee Duty Manager to come and join our Management Team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for any new graduate to fast-track your career and gain exposure in a management capacity in one of Ireland's award-winning leading hotel groups.

Full training in provided for the successful candidate and you will be working alongside some of our finest Senior Management Team.

If you are a recent graduate, with a relevant degree in hospitality/business, are a forward-thinker who is looking for their next challenge, apply below!

What will your typical day look like?

You will be fully trained in overseeing the smooth running of all departments daily and to liaise with all department heads regarding relevant details i.e. customer service, training, Health & Safety & maintenance.

As a trainee Duty Manager you will gain exposure in some of the following responsibilities.

• To carry out all management duties as per the agreed standards.
• To take control and responsibility for Management shifts.
• To oversee the smooth running of all departments.
• To manage all allocated functions & banquets in the hotel.
• To be responsible for all the day to day queries, complaints or problems that arise in the hotel.
• To ensure the highest level of customer care is practiced at all times.
• To assist with the training of employees where necessary.
• To be proactively involved with wedding enquiries while ensuring all relevant booking details are entered into the diary.
• To monitor the hotel functions book and familiarize yourself with all additions and changes.
• To liaise daily with Deputy General Manager and Conference & Banqueting Manager to forecast Hotel business on a weekly basis and to plan accordingly.
• To assist and carry out training as required and to document the same.
• To coordinate with the Conference & Banqueting Manager in reference to weekly banqueting business.
• To attend the weekly heads of department meetings.
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the Hotel premises.

Qualifications / Experience required to do the job:

• Previous management experience is desirable but NOT necessary
• Previous conference and Banqueting experience is desirable
• 3rd level qualification in a relevant field
• Excellent written and spoken levels of English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

As a Duty Manager in the Hodson Bay, we strive to:

Be committed to and continuously strive to achieve the company’s Values, Mission & Vision. They must be to the forefront of all duties carried out on a daily basis to achieve the organizational objectives and goals. Provide direction in a consistent manner whilst imparting structured feedback to develop all members of our team. Constructively and consistently train and coach the employees and address under performance in a positive manner with the ultimate aim of improving quality. Ensure time is used in the most productive manner through planning, prioritizing and effective delegation.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration packages
• Use of leisure Centre & pool
• Meals when on duty
• Subsidized Taxi Service
• Uniform dry cleaning
• Free Parking
• Staff discounts

For more information or to apply for this role, please submit an application!

We can't wait to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athlone, County Westmeath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

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