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Deputy General Manager
£50000
Hotel & Catering
Northern Ireland
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy General Manager on a permanent full-time basis in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
For you:
- Salary circa £50,000 per year.
The Client:
- A leading 4-star lakeside resort featuring 71 stylish bedrooms, 20 self‑catering lodges with private hot tubs, and 12 modern lakeside studios set within beautifully maintained grounds with stunning waterfront views. Facilities include a private members’ health club, a relaxing spa, a secure outdoor play area, and a professional padel tennis court affiliated with the Padel Federation of Ireland.
- Dining options span a 100‑seat restaurant, a spacious lakeside grill bar and lounge serving lunch and evening menus, a 30‑seat conservatory for afternoon tea, and a vibrant bar offering an extensive drinks selection. The resort hosts private dinners, conferences, meetings, banquets, and popular family dining events throughout the year.
- Three state‑of‑the‑art kitchens, top‑tier equipment, a “5” Scores on the Doors Elite Food Hygiene Rating, and robust systems including Guestline, Sage and NorthTime support smooth, high‑quality operations. With a team of 160 employees and growing, this is an exciting opportunity to join a standout hospitality destination.
The Job:
- The Deputy General Manager supports the General Manager in running all daily hotel operations, ensuring exceptional service, strong financial performance and a seamless guest experience in a fast‑paced 4‑star setting.
- The role oversees all key departments, driving efficiency, presentation, hygiene and service excellence while supporting KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and rota planning.
- Acting as the on‑site lead in the GM’s absence, the DGM makes confident operational decisions and guides the management team. A core focus is developing and motivating department heads and teams, strengthening communication, performance management, training and recruitment.
- The role also ensures outstanding guest service, resolves escalated issues and maintains full compliance with health & safety and licensing standards.
The Person:
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Deputy General Manager in a comparable hotel, with strong senior operational hospitality management experience.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong operational knowledge across F&B, front office, kitchen, accommodation and hotel compliance.
- Good standard of education supported by a hospitality management qualification and relevant industry experience.
- Legal right to work and live in the UK and Northern Ireland; share code required for non‑British/non‑Irish applicants.
For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.
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