The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa is one of Monaghan’s leading four-star hospitality destinations, known for its exceptional guest service, vibrant atmosphere, and outstanding facilities including a luxury spa, leisure club, restaurants, and event spaces.
As part of The iNUA Hotel Collection, a proudly Irish-owned hospitality group recognised as a Great Place to Work, we are passionate about developing talented hospitality professionals and creating meaningful career opportunities across our hotels.
We are now seeking an ambitious and driven Hotel Manager to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity designed for a hospitality professional who is ready to step into a General Manager role within the next 12 months through our structured development programme.
The Hotel Manager will play a key role in supporting the General Manager in the overall leadership, operations, and performance of the hotel. This role provides hands-on experience across all aspects of hotel management including operations, guest experience, team leadership, and financial performance.
You will work closely with department heads to ensure operational excellence while developing the strategic and leadership skills required to progress to General Manager level.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Deputy General Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Hotel Operations Leader who is ready for the next step in their hospitality career.
• Support the General Manager in the overall operational leadership of the hotel
• Drive exceptional guest experience standards across all departments
• Work closely with Heads of Department to deliver operational excellence
• Monitor hotel performance including occupancy, revenue, and guest satisfaction
• Lead, motivate, and develop teams to achieve service and performance goals
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and business development initiatives
• Ensure the highest standards of hospitality service delivery across all guest touchpoints
• Maintain strong communication across departments including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Accommodation, and Events
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, and guest satisfaction
• Act as a key member of the hotel leadership team and represent the hotel when required
As Hotel Manager, your day will involve working across multiple areas of the hotel. You might begin the morning reviewing operational reports and meeting with department heads to discuss priorities for the day.
Throughout the day, you will support teams on the floor, engage with guests, review performance metrics, and work alongside the General Manager on strategic projects that enhance the hotel's success.
You will gain exposure to hotel financials, revenue strategy, team leadership, and operational decision-making, providing the experience needed to confidently step into a General Manager role.
• Previous experience as a Deputy General Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, or Senior Hotel Leader
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent understanding of hotel operations and guest experience management
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service standards
• Ambition to progress to General Manager level
• Experience in a 4-star hotel environment
• Exposure to hotel financial performance, budgeting, and revenue strategy
• Strong understanding of multi-department hotel operations
• Competitive salary package
• Fast-track career development programme to General Manager
• Pension contribution
• Health insurance contribution
• Leadership training and professional development
• Career opportunities across The iNUA Hotel Collection
• Staff rates across the hotel group
• Supportive leadership culture and mentorship from experienced General Managers
Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland
H18 RK15