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.

Business Operations Manager - Kenmare Collection Hospatality Group

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