O’Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Apartments, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. The collection is made up of the Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney Avenue Hotel and River Island Hotel. Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience and standards of excellence. Awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ in December 2024 - 2025 and Green Hospitality Certified.
The team at the River Island Hotel is currently recruiting a Senior Assistant Manager to join their team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Hotel Manager. The Senior Assistant Manager will oversee the daily running of the 52 bedroom 3 star Hotel.

As a Senior Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the hotel’s day-to-day operations. Working closely with the senior management team, you will ensure service excellence across all departments while fostering a culture of high performance and customer satisfaction.

• Support the Hotel Manager in leading daily operations, ensuring all departments function cohesively and to a high standard.
• Provide hands-on support across departments when needed, maintaining a visible leadership presence throughout the property.
• Take the lead in coordinating functions and events, ensuring all client specifications are executed to the highest standards.
• Monitor and maintain operational quality, service consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
• Anticipate and proactively respond to guest needs, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience.
• Handle escalated guest concerns efficiently, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Apply a keen eye for detail to uphold service excellence and operational precision throughout the guest journey.