Deputy General Manager –Maldron Hotel Brighton Are you a dynamic and experienced hotel leader looking to step into the role of Deputy General Manager and play a key part in shaping the success of one of the UK’s fastest-growing hotel chains? Picture yourself at our brand-new, upbeat, 4-Star, 225-bedroom Maldron Hotel Brighton, set to open this summer. As part of the Dalata Hotel Group’s latest portfolio expansion, this exciting opportunity offers a range of new facilities, including 5 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, in the vibrant heart of Brighton. As our Deputy General Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to oversee all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and efficient day-to-day management. You will support in delivering ambitious growth targets across rooms, M&E, and our restaurant, while fostering team excellence and maintaining brand standards. With your leadership, you’ll help establish Maldron Hotel Brighton as the "heart of hospitality" in this bustling city. We welcome you to embark with us on this rare and exciting journey, joining a truly dynamic and nurturing team at the forefront of the UK hotel industry Objective of the Role Reporting to & supporting the General Manager, the Deputy General Manager will lead the day-to-day operations for all areas of the hotel as well as motivating and leading all staff. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic support to the General Manager for all hotel operations. Directly lead the head of departments. Ensure that all staff are consistently motivated and engaged to deliver excellence in service. Succession Planning – Lead the development and continuous learning of the hotel staff. Ensure the best level of customer care within the property. Support the profitability and cost management of the hotel. Requirements: 3-4 years’ experience as Deputy or Operations Manager role in a large hotel. Standards Driven; particularly in Food & Beverage. Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hotels. People leadership and motivation experience. Proven ability in developing talented employees. Strong communicator; and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy. Ability to develop and build relationships and influence with all levels of the business. About our culture: Dalata Hotel Group – Ireland’s largest hotel group has a number of exciting positions on the horizon. As Dalata continues to grow and expand in Ireland and the UK it’s more important than ever to have the right team alongside us, in the near future we will be opening the doors of new hotels creating many jobs and investing millions in the Irish and UK economy. We lead through our Dalata values of “Our People, Our Fairness, Our Service and Our Individuality”. If you have the right attitude and energy, you will have great opportunities to progress within the group. Our company is a place where you can do great things – individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career. We also have a number of unique and recognised training programmes to aid your professional and personal development and pride ourselves on creating an objective, supportive and fair working environment for our employees. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Equal Opportunities Employer.