A career in the hospitality, tourism and business industry can be very rewarding. See below for average salaries for different roles within hotels in Ireland in 2025.

In addition to attractive salaries, the hotel business has many other benefits and rewards, such as;

  • work as a professional manager
  • work in a dynamic business environment
  • work in beautiful and luxurious hotels
  • work in exclusive locations
  • work with multi-cultural teams
  • meeting new people everyday
  • where no two days are the same
  • work for global companies
  • or small boutique hotels
  • progress quickly 
  • Build a network
  • Be part of a passionate and ever changing environment
  • Continually build and develop your skill set 

Aside from the hospitality industry, many of our graduates branch out into various business and management careers across multinational companies around the globe. such as, Amazon, Google, Deloitte, KPMG, Walt Disney, Formula 1, etc. Many graduates move into exciting industries such as luxury Real estate, Yachting, Private Jets, and entrepreneurship. 

Salaries in the Hotel Business

Role From
Front Office Manager  €36,000 - €48,000    
Accommodation Manager €42,000 - €50,000
Bar / Restaurant Manager  €44,500 - €55,000
Events Manager  €30,000 - €50,000
Sales and Marketing Manager  €55,000 - €75,000
Food & Beverage Manager  €45,000 - €60,000
Revenue Manager  €85,000 - €110,000
Human Resource Management  €55,000 - €85,000
Deputy General / Operations Manager  €55,000 - €85,000
Financial Controller  €75,000 - €130,000
General Manager  €80,000 - €150,000

Source: Excel Recruitment (2024). Salary rates are an average guide. They are indicative rates and vary depending on location, hotel size and grade.  

https://www.excelrecruitment.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hotel-Catering-Salary-Guide-2025.pdf