Commercial and Guest Experience Manager
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The Role
This role blends commercial leadership with front-of-house hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Commercial Performance
Drive room revenue through pricing strategy, promotions and distribution management
Monitor performance across OTA channels, GDS, and other booking platforms
Identify opportunities to increase ADR, occupancy and per-guest revenue
Track booking trends and performance data to optimise commercial results
Support the growth of direct bookings and repeat guest visits
Sales & Promotions
Develop creative booking promotions and experience packages
Identify corporate, tourism and event partnerships
Promote special offers aligned with local demand and major events in Belfast
Support marketing initiatives that strengthen brand visibility and bookings
Front of House Leadership
Lead and support the front-of-house and guest services team
Create a warm, personality-driven service culture
Train team members to recognise upselling opportunities
Ensure smooth daily operations, including arrivals, departures and guest requests
Maintain exceptional standards across all guest-facing areas
Guest Experience & Reputation
Deliver personalised and memorable guest experiences
Maintain strong guest ratings
Encourage repeat stays and guest loyalty
Protect the distinctive personality and storytelling that defines The Harrison
About The Harrison
The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is an independent, design-led boutique hotel located in the vibrant heart of Belfast.
Known for its individually designed rooms, theatrical interiors and personality-driven hospitality, The Harrison offers guests a stay experience that is immersive, memorable and entirely unique.
Our recent expansion has doubled the size of the property, creating new opportunities to grow our brand, strengthen our commercial performance and further elevate the guest experience.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping the next stage of our growth.
What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months
In this role, success will include:
Supporting significant improvements in occupancy, ADR and overall room revenue
Increasing the proportion of direct bookings versus OTA channels
Launching creative packages and promotions that generate new demand
Maintaining excellent guest review scores and reputation
Building a confident, guest-focused front-of-house team
Strengthening the position of The Harrison as one of Belfasts most distinctive boutique hotels
Experience & Background
We are seeking a candidate with experience in hospitality, guest-facing leadership and proven commercial performance.
Ideal candidates will have:
35 years experience in hotel operations, front-of-house leadership or commercial sales
Experience working within high-end hospitality environments
Understanding of OTA channels, reservations systems and hotel distribution
Experience developing sales promotions, packages or guest experiences
A strong track record of delivering exceptional guest service
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
Commercially driven and motivated by revenue growth
Naturally warm, engaging and passionate about hospitality
Confident leading front-of-house teams and maintaining high service standards
Creative and entrepreneurial in developing guest experiences and promotions
Organised, proactive and comfortable analysing performance data
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive package reflecting the commercial responsibility of this role.
Salary: £40,000 £48,000 per year
Staff,friends & family hotel rates
Training and professional development
Opportunity to shape the growth of a unique independent boutique hotel
Pension Scheme
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience hospitality and your approach to delivering exceptional guest experience while driving commercial performance.
Join us in shaping the future of The Harrison Chambers of Distinction.
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- Location:
- Belfast
- Job Type:
- FullTime