Regional Operations Director – Hotel Group, Dublin

Salary: up to €150,000 + bonus

Location: Dublin, Ireland

We are working with an established hotel group in Ireland looking to appoint an accomplished Regional Operations Director to oversee a portfolio of hotels and drive operational excellence across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute hospitality leader who can operate strategically at group level while maintaining a strong presence across the hotels, supporting General Managers and ensuring consistently high standards.

As Regional Operations Director, you will take responsibility for the operational performance of a portfolio of hotels across Ireland, working closely with the senior leadership team and individual Hotel General Managers.

You will play a key role in driving profitability, improving operational standards, developing talent and ensuring each property delivers an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational performance of a portfolio of hotels across Ireland.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and financial performance across the group.
• Work closely with Hotel General Managers to deliver business objectives and operational targets.
• Develop, mentor and support hotel leadership teams, building a strong succession pipeline.
• Monitor budgets, forecasting, labour costs and overall financial performance.
• Drive consistency in service standards, guest satisfaction and operational delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and commercial performance.
• Lead operational projects, business improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and support the wider group strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements and company standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior hotel operations leadership position, ideally at Regional Operations Director, Operations Director or Multi-Site General Manager level.
• Strong background overseeing multiple hotels or a diverse hospitality portfolio.
• Excellent commercial awareness with a proven track record of driving financial performance.
• An inspirational leader with the ability to influence, coach and develop General Managers.
• Strong understanding of hotel operations across Rooms, Food & Beverage and wider hotel functions.
• Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into practical operational results.
• Highly visible, hands-on and comfortable travelling across the hotel portfolio.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.