General Manager – Hotel

Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 per year

Our client is a leading Hotel operator and run a number of high quality establishments in the Lake District. They are currently looking to recruit a General Manager for one of their leading facilities based in Keswick.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hotel operation and its people, with a minimum of 2 years’ proficiency in a similar role. With full commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house, food and beverage operations, and housekeeping.

While taking a strategic overview, and planning to maximise profits, you must also pay attention to the details, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets guests’ needs and exceed expectations

You will be conversant with

• Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure
• Setting and achieving sales and profit targets
• Analysing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies
• Recruiting, training and monitoring staff
• Panning work schedules for individuals and teams
• Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations, and furnishings; and dealing with contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring security is effective
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.

The Rewards:

• Generous annual bonus scheme.
• Live-in accommodation is available for a period of up to 3 months until you find your own place
• Staff discount scheme in all our hotels and Restaurants.
• Full support of the directors, the group Operations Manager and the marketing team, so you will be able to fully concentrate on making the Hotel a continued success.