Richard Taylor has been appointed General Manager at Slieve Donard in Newcastle County Down, Ireland

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is General Manager at Slieve Donard, the flagship Northern Irish property within Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts. Positioned adjacent to the world-renowned Royal County Down Golf Club, the 180-key Slieve Donard was the brand's first property in Northern Ireland, and embodies the destination's seaside beauty.

Richard, who comes from Northern Ireland, has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and luxury property management. With a wealth of professional experience, Richard returns to Slieve Donard as General Manager, a role he previously held as Deputy Resort & Spa Manager before the hotel's acquisition by AJ Capital.

In his previous role at Slieve Donard, Richard oversaw the ownership change from Hastings Hotels to Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, and led the operational management whilst overseeing commercial performance, quality and compliance. Richard also managed a team of over 300 staff, surpassing guest satisfaction targets, enhancing brand recognition through high-profile events, and consistently achieving budgeted revenue and profit goals.

Most recently, Ricahrd worked as the General Manager at Custom House Belfast, as part of the Kindred Collection. He spearheaded the transformation of Custom House from an abandoned building into a flagship luxury serviced provider in Belfast. Richard also saw a first year turnover of £5 million.

With extensive professional expertise and a strong understanding of the Irish hospitality industry, Richard assumes the role of General Manager at Slieve Donard. He holds a Higher National Diploma in International Hospitality Management from the University of Ulster, a Diploma in Hospitality Management from the Irish Management Institute, as well as an Advanced Wine Certificate and Level 4 in Managing Food Safety in Catering. Richard is committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and cultivating positive, inclusive work environments that inspire excellence.

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