General Manager

Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Hodson Bay Group | Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Elevate your leadership journey with a premier destination in the Irish midlands. The Sheraton Athlone Hotel—a distinguished four-star Marriott property and a cornerstone of the Hodson Bay Group—is looking for a visionary General Manager to lead our award-winning team. Positioned in the vibrant heart of Athlone, we are seeking a passionate hospitality expert who is dedicated to championing excellence for our guests and fostering a thriving culture for our people. Whether you are a dynamic Deputy General Manager ready to make your mark or an established General Manager looking to influence a high-profile property, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to blend local Irish heritage with world-class global standards.

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• Lead the full hotel operation with accountability for commercial performance, guest satisfaction, people development and brand standards.
  
• Shape and deliver the hotel's strategic plan, driving sustained revenue growth, profitability and market positioning.
  
• Champion a culture where service moves from acceptable to truly exceptional, embedding Marriott and Hodson Bay Group standards across every guest touchpoint.
  
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to manage budgets, optimise cost bases and maximise overall profitability.
  
• Act as the figurehead for the hotel, building strong relationships with guests, corporate clients, local businesses and the wider community.
  
• Play a key role within the Hodson Bay Group senior management team, sharing best practice and contributing to groupwide initiatives and innovation.
  

The key areas of responsibility for this role are outlined in full in the job description and include: training development, people development, guest experience development, product and process development, financial development, and sales and marketing development.

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• A proven track record in senior hotel leadership (for example as Deputy General Manager or General Manager) in a quality four-star or higher property.
  
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience of delivering results against budget and driving both topline and bottom-line performance.
  
• A people-centred leadership style, with the ability to inspire, develop and retain high performing teams across all departments.
  
• A relentless focus on guest experience, quality, and continuous improvement in standards, systems and procedures.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the gravitas to represent a leading international hotel brand locally and nationally.
  
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset, aligned to Hodson Bay Group's core values of honesty, excellence, flexibility, fun and passion.
  

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• Competitive, performance related package.
  
• Clear career development and progression opportunities within the Hodson Bay Group.
  
• Access to structured training and development (group and brand programmes).
  
• Complimentary membership of Sheraton Fitness and discounts in Sirana Spa.
  
• Meals on duty.
  
• Free car parking.
  
• Staff discounts across group hotels and Marriott Explore Rates in over 9,800 properties in 145 countries and territories worldwide.
  
• Wellbeing supports and an employee assistance programme.
  
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised.
  

As part of the Hodson Bay Group—proudly holding Gold certification in Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme, Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity, and recently recognised as one of Ireland's Happiest Workplaces for 2025 in association with The Sunday Times—the Sheraton Athlone Hotel is committed to fostering a culture of growth, opportunity, and continuous development for driven and ambitious team members.

We prioritise fostering a people-centric culture where mutual respect and trust create a thriving work atmosphere.

Seize this rare opportunity to lead a luxury Front Office team in a world-class international brand. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. xcfaprz

Hodson Bay Group is an equal opportunities employer.