Regional General Manager
Regional General Manager
Windward Management
Join one of Ireland's fastest-growing hotel management companies, managing a growing portfolio of branded and independent hotels across Ireland.
Windward Management is seeking an experienced, commercially focused and highly personable Regional General Manager to provide operational leadership across our portfolio of 20+ hotels throughout Ireland.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Regional General Manager will work closely with Hotel Managers to drive operational excellence, commercial performance, profitability and guest satisfaction across the portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide leadership, support and constructive challenge to Hotel Managers, ensuring that Group strategy is translated into clear operational objectives and measurable results. They will also develop strong relationships with hotel owners and key stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve hotel performance and asset value.
About this role
Career Experience
Minimum 10 years' senior operational experience within the hospitality industry.
Proven experience as a General Manager, Regional Manager, Group General Manager or equivalent.
Experience managing multiple hotel operations or a multi-site hospitality portfolio.
Strong track record in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and delivering financial results.
Strong understanding of hotel operations, Revenue, Sales, Marketing, Food & Beverage and guest experience.
Proven experience working with hotel owners and key stakeholders.
Experience in CAPEX, refurbishment, hotel openings or operational improvement would be advantageous.
Strong knowledge of the Irish hotel market would be highly desirable.
Talents & Competencies
Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
Inspirational leadership and excellent people management capability.
Ability to coach, challenge and develop Hotel Managers.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Strong focus on operational excellence, guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Ability to identify and share best practice across a hotel portfolio.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong stakeholder and owner relationship management skills.
Hands-on, energetic and results-driven approach.
Personal Attributes
Engaging, approachable and credible leadership style.
Commercially driven and highly accountable.
Calm, confident and level-headed under pressure.
Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Strong initiative, drive and resilience.
Professional, personable and an excellent communicator.
Willing to challenge existing practices and drive positive change.
Competency Criteria
Education / Qualifications
3rd level qualification in Hospitality, Business, Tourism or a related discipline.
Strong financial and commercial understanding.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Personal Circumstances
Legally entitled to work in Ireland.
Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the island of Ireland.
Reporting Structure
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer, Windward Management
Direct Reports: Hotel Managers across the Windward Management portfolio
Compensation & Benefits Package
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Performance-related bonus opportunity.
Company mobile phone and laptop.
Mileage and business travel expenses in line with company policy.
Senior leadership position within a growing Irish hotel management group.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hotel leader to play a key role in driving the performance, development and continued success of a diverse portfolio of hotels across Ireland.
