8 Boutique Hotels jobs in Ireland

Are you an experienced hotel professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Operations Manager to join the leadership team of a busy 4-star property in North Dublin.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in the day-to-day running of a well-established hotel while driving service standards, sales performance, and team development.

This is a full-time position, averaging 45 hours per week across 5 days, including weekends and public holidays.

As Operations Manager , you will:

Take responsibility for the smooth running of a medium sized property with a popular Food & Beverage offering

Partner with the Hotel Director on setting annual budgets, sales targets, and business strategies.

Work with department heads to ensure consistent delivery of high service standards and compliance with company procedures.

Lead and motivate a large team during peak shifts with a hands-on, visible management style.

Drive revenue initiatives in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.

Oversee compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and operational standards.

Chair key management meetings, including Sales, F&B, and Department Head meetings.

Ensure guests receive a memorable, first-class hospitality experience at every stage of their stay.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

2–3 years’ experience as an Operations Manager within a busy 3* or 4* hotel.

Strong knowledge of all hotel departments, especially food & beverage, events, and sales.

Proven leadership ability with a track record of achieving operational and financial goals.

Experience in training and developing both staff and department managers.

Solid understanding of hotel financials and reporting.

Familiarity with hotel front office systems and HACCP management.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Complimentary staff meals on duty

Free parking

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Staff recognition and reward initiatives

Pension scheme and health insurance support (reduced rates)

Employee assistance & wellness programme

Teamworx are delighted to be recruiting an experienced and innovative Head Chef to lead our client's professional and highly skilled kitchen team. If you have the relevant qualifications, would like to develop your career within a busy and extremely popular property this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role:

This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week - 5 days over 7 to include weekends and public holidays.

Main Duties:

· Management of the food service department of the hotel.

· Lead a team of 12-14 staff within the kitchen

· Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Group Executive Head Chef and Directors/Owners on the strategic planning for the hotel.

· Management of budgets and targets in relation to the kitchen/food service of the property as well as payroll costs for kitchen.

· Staff Training & Development

· Menu Development/Design

· Working closely with the Senior Team on further developing the restaurant & food service within the hotel.

· Working as an active chef within the hotels busy kitchens.

· Management of the kitchens/hotels HACCP system.

· Ensuring the highest standards are achieved within the department.

· Stock Takes

· Ordering

· Rosters

Requirements:

· Must have a minimum of 3-4 years previous experience as a Head Chef working within busy properties.

· 4/5 years’ experience working as a senior chef within 4* hotels within the Irish hospitality industry is essential.

· Must have experience in managing kitchen finances and in the financial aspect of managing a busy kitchen.

· Must be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken.

· Must be HACCP Trained – level 2 or 3 and have experience in managing a kitchens HACCP system.

· Must have a proven track record in training and development of staff.

· Must have strong people management skills

· Excellent communications skills.

· Excellent people skills.

· Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

· Must be a team player and be able to work with members of the hotels management team on various in-house food related projects.

Benefits:

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Free Parking

· Free Staff Meals while on Duty

· Group Pension Scheme

· Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates)

· Excellent Training Opportunities

· Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives