General Manager
The leisure group consists of hotels (AA 3 & 4 Star), self-catering units and has a luxurious lodge development planned. Asset value is in the region of £25m including a capital spend this year in the region of £6m. Reporting to ( when in post) a Regional General Manager or (when Regional General Manager is not in post) then directly to the
Board.
Your Profile
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a hotel General Manager
- Experience in luxury lifestyle hospitality
- Good all-round experience of all hospitality departments, with a strong sales background preferred
- Good understanding of financial reporting; budgeting, P&L’s and cost control
- Good understanding of property maintenance and Health & Safety management
- Strong business acumen
- Degree preferred
What qualities are we looking for
- A strong leader who always leads by example
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Assertive and confident in dealing with guests
- Strong people manager with good coaching and team development skills
- High level observation skills & good attention to detail
- Organised and structured approach to working
- Great team player who can build positive relationships both internally and externally
- Commercially aware
- Responds well under pressure
Your Mission
- Partnering with senior officers to grow and strengthen the Group and make it more sustainable
- Representing the Group at functions, public meetings and industry events
- Working with the Finance Department to prepare the Group’s annual budgets, analyse the risk of its investments and advise the Board on the risk and return on the investments
- Leading the development of the Group’s short and long-term strategies and policies
- Directing the Group in line with the goals and visions set by the Board
- Working with HR on the group’s payroll, benefits and hiring practices
- Overseeing quality throughout the Group by setting goals for each department in collaboration with the departmental head
- Communicating with Partners, the general public and government bodies
- Proactively supporting the sales and marketing by contributing to the development of business strategies and plans to increase revenue, build profit and enhance market presence
- To ensure the animation, cohesion and development of the teams
- To embrace, lead and drive the continued development in the UK
- To maintain the overall condition of the buildings and FF&E
- To promote the group’s image within the community
- To help look and evaluate further opportunities
- Ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and adhered to at all times
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peebles, Scottish Borders: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
