Accommodation Manager

at  Sheen Falls Lodge

Job Ref: SHE1403
Branch: Sheen Falls Lodge
Location: Kenmare
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 18/09/2024
Closing date: 20/10/2024
We are currently inviting applications for an experienced Accommodation Manager to join and lead our accommodation team.
The ideal candidate will have previous accommodation management experience in in a luxury 4/5* hotel and be able to further enhance the very high standards already in place.
The role focuses on supporting the day-to-day activities in housekeeping outlets. This role is accountable for the service standards and hygiene standards and to ensure standard of presentation to include but not exclusive to furnishings, decor and cleanliness is maintained to a consistently high standard at Sheen Falls Lodge. To manage standards, budgets, and staffing levels so as to ensure the department is efficiently managed.
You will be responsible for the initial staff induction to the department and the ongoing training and development of all associates within the department. You are responsible for the stock within the department and the stocktaking of all departmental stock, maintenance and purchasing of supplies and equipment including maintenance of equipment within the department.
Leadership is key to develop and maintain highly skilled team already in place and raise standards in line with the hotel’s culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the presentation and cleanliness of the entire hotel, villas, and Cottages.
• Monitor standards of cleanliness and presentation in all areas of the hotel and adjoining properties, cottages, villas staff quarters etc. in line with a 5* Failte Ireland standard.
• Recruit, train, and roster staff to achieve maximum efficiency within budgets set.
• Manage the departments in an efficient manner and within the budgets set out.
• Maintain good communication within the department, Front Office Manager and the Hotel Manager.
• Have daily briefings and a weekly communication meeting with the team.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience in a similar role:

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• 3-5 years accommodation managerial experience coming from similar 4/5 star background.
• Good accommodation department knowledge is essential.
• Proven experience in leading a large team.
• Excellent It Skills including a proficient user of MS Office and excel.
• Experience with Hotsoft and Serviator is a bonus.
• Full, clean driving license required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, negotiation and communication skills are a must including fluent spoken and written English