Today, Dalata Hotel Group announced that its exciting pipeline of new and expanding hotels are creating major career opportunities across its Maldron and Clayton hotels.

As Ireland’s largest hotel operator, the group has over 45 hotels across Ireland and the UK situated in prime locations, with 11 new builds in the offing also fuelling significant job opportunities and progression.

The new positions come as the group’s latest financial results reveal strong performance over the summer months. Encouraging occupancy levels are further driving the need for new recruits, as well as providing exciting opportunities for those already working with the company.

From budding baristas to bartenders, sous chefs and chef de parties, as well as spa therapists, accommodation assistants, receptionists, fitness instructors, porters, marketing, sales and accountancy roles, the hotel group is serving up a full range of flexible roles with stand-out benefit packages.

Dalata has also reached a significant milestone, as it delivered a total of 150,000 training courses to its employees over the last 18 months despite lockdowns. All new recruits are automatically enrolled in the award-winning Dalata Academy with extensive opportunities to grow their skills and careers.

Despite the impact of lockdown on the entire hospitality industry, Dalata continued its commitment to invest in its people. As many as 91% of Dalata team members felt there were “good training and development opportunities through the pandemic”.

Earlier this year, Dalata was named one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality by The Caterer, the leading magazine for hospitality professionals, and was the only Irish-founded company to make the list.

The Dalata Academy gives all team members the opportunity to develop skills and complete reputable courses. It offers individual fast-track career paths, as well as recognised qualifications designed to stand out on CVs. Shorter courses include subjects such as time-management and people management skills.

Commenting on the major career opportunities, Dermot Crowley, Dalata CEO Designate, said, “Career progression and training is in our DNA at Dalata. We decided early in the pandemic that we needed to retain and protect our core teams. Those teams have been critical in the smooth re-opening of our hotels to all guests over the last four months.

“It was fantastic to see the uptake in our Academy development programme, online courses and remote training over the last 18 months, with many of our staff engaging, upskilling and continuing their learning with Dalata despite our hotels being closed.”

Dermot adds, “As travel opens up further around the world, we look forward to welcoming back international guests to our hotels in greater numbers. Hospitality is all about people and as our hotels get busier, there is no better time to join Dalata. We are committed to taking care of all our people and providing exciting career opportunities as well. We have opportunities across a range of disciplines across our portfolio in Ireland and the UK. We look forward to welcoming new people to our teams.”

Positions are available in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Belfast, Galway, Wexford, Derry, Sligo, Portlaoise, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Leeds and Cardiff.

Visit careers.dalatahotelgroup.com or contact (01) 206 9400 for more information

About Dalata

Dalata Hotel Group plc was founded in August 2007 and listed as a plc in March 2014. Dalata is Ireland's largest hotel operator, with a growing presence in the UK and continental Europe. The Group's portfolio comprises 53 three and four-star hotels with 11,412 rooms and a pipeline of over 1,300 rooms. The Group currently has 32 owned hotels, 18 leased hotels and three management contracts. Dalata successfully operates Ireland's two largest hotel brands, the Clayton and the Maldron Hotels. For the period ended 30 June 2023, Dalata reported revenue of €284.8 million and a profit after tax of €42.0 million. Dalata is listed on the Main Market of Euronext Dublin (DHG) and the London Stock Exchange (DAL). For further information visit: www.dalatahotelgroup.com