Regional Operations Director – Lifestyle Hotel Brand, Ireland

Location:

(DO2 W597) Ulster, Ireland

Salary:

£87.9k – 123k per year + Bonus

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

132709829

Posted On:

18 February 2026

Regional Operations Director – Lifestyle Hotel Brand, Ireland

Salary: Up to A‚¬140,000 + Bonus

A leading lifestyle hotel brand is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Director to oversee its growing portfolio of hotels across Ireland. This role is ideal for a dynamic hospitality leader with a passion for design-led, experience-driven environments.

The Regional Operations Director will hold responsibility for the operational excellence, commercial performance, and strategic development of a cluster of lifestyle properties within Ireland. This high-impact position requires a visionary leader capable of balancing creativity with strong operational structure.

Responsibilities

* Oversee day-to-day and strategic operations across 5+ hotels within the Irish region.
* Drive financial performance, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability.
* Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and department heads across the regional portfolio.
* Maintain brand standards while championing a culture of creativity, community, and guest-centric service.
* Support hotel openings, refurbishments, and brand initiatives as the portfolio expands.
* Lead operational planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews.
* Strengthen relationships with ownership, local partners, and key stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

* Proven experience managing a cluster of at least 3/4+ hotels – this is essential.
* Background in lifestyle, or design-driven hospitality brands is strongly preferred.
* A strategic leader with strong operational and commercial acumen.
* Exceptional communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
* Track record of delivering revenue growth and operational improvements.
* Ability to balance brand creativity with structured operational discipline.
* Comfortable working in a fast-evolving, high-energy environment.

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