Business Operations Manager - Kenmare Collection Hospatality Group

Business Operations Manager (Part-time, 3 - 4 days a week)
Kenmare Collection Hospatality group / O’Donnabhain’s, Kenmare, Co. Kerry & Kenmarerentals.com

Are you an organised, practical problem-solver with a wealth of business experience? Looking for flexible, meaningful work close to home?

our recently formed Kenmare Collection Hospatality Group which consists of O’Donnabhain’s is a busy bar, restaurant and guesthouse in the heart of Kenmare. Together with our 15 holiday homes, which is through our sister company Kenmarerentals.com and a programme of property refurbishments and developments, we’re growing, and we’re looking for a capable right-hand person to help run the business.

What you’ll do

• Plan and drive refurbishment projects: get quotes, book trades and keep work on time and on budget

• Look after our holiday homes: cleaners, changeovers, maintenance and owner contact

• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day problems and see them through

• Keep admin, paperwork and follow-up on track, and keep the owner up to date

• Help with recruitment and putting simple systems in place

About you

• Experience in business, property, construction, project management or running your own business

• Highly organised, reliable and good at following things through

• A calm problem-solver who’s comfortable dealing with tradespeople, suppliers and guests

• Comfortable with email, spreadsheets and online systems

• Full driving licence and own car

Hospitality experience is not required.

What we offer

• 3 fixed weekdays, daytime hours, no nights or weekends

• €22–€27 per hour (about 24 - 32 hours a week, roughly €31,000–€41,000 a year), depending on experience

• Flexibility around holidays and family commitments

• A varied, hands-on role with real responsibility in a well-known local business

This role would suit a career professional looking for meaningful part-time work in the community.

Key responsibilities

Projects and property

• Plan each refurbishment and development ahead: scope, timeline, trades, materials and deadlines.

• Get quotes (aim for three), present them to the owner, then book and manage the trades.

• Chase contractors and suppliers so work finishes on time and on budget.

• Handle planning paperwork and liaise with architects and consultants.

• Keep the project tracker up to date and report progress weekly.

Holiday homes (15 units)

• Coordinate cleaners and changeovers.

• First point of contact for maintenance: log each issue, call the right tradesperson and follow it through.

• Prepare keys and arrival information for incoming guests.

• Handle owner queries and updates.

• Keep certificates, insurance and compliance renewals up to date.

• Run KenmareRentals.com admin (about 4–5 hours a week).

General management

• Hold the business's running list of open jobs and make sure nothing drops.

• Take first call on problems and phone calls on working days, passing on only what needs the owner.

• Give the owner a short morning summary and a weekly update.

• Run the recruitment process: ads, CVs and setting up interviews.

• Build simple checklists and routines so the floor team can handle more without escalating.

Admin

• Emails and general paperwork.

• Reservations: phone, email and online booking queries.

• Supplier orders and invoices.