General Manager Hotel
17 hours ago
St Annes
General Manager Quality Hotel with Restaurant & Bar Lytham St Annes / Blackpool Area Salary: £40,000£47,000 + Bonus + Tronc/Tips + Benefits Live-in Available An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate General Manager to take the lead at a beautiful, quality-led hotel with a restaurant and bar in the Lytham St Annes/Blackpool area. Part of a successful and expanding hospitality business, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to take full ownership of an established operation, lead a strong team and build on an already excellent reputation. With quality accommodation, fresh food, a welcoming atmosphere and a loyal mix of local and visiting guests, the business is seasonal, but still enjoys strong year-round trade and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking for both a rewarding career and a great lifestyle location. The Role As General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the operation, leading from the front and ensuring consistently high standards across the hotel, restaurant and bar. You will have full responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of the business, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences while achieving excellent financial results. Key responsibilities will include: Taking full accountability for sales, revenue, labour costs and P&L performance Leading a busy, quality-driven hotel and hospitality operation Maintaining consistently high standards across service, food, drink and accommodation Recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining a strong team Creating a positive culture centred around great hospitality and team development Delivering memorable guest experiences and building strong customer loyalty Maintaining robust operational controls and ensuring company procedures are followed Driving sales and commercial performance while managing costs effectively Leading confidently and professionally in a fast-paced environment Managing the challenges and opportunities associated with seasonal and destination-led trading About You We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded General Manager who genuinely loves hospitality and takes pride in delivering exceptional food, drink and guest experiences. You will ideally have: Previous General Manager experience within a quality-led hotel operation or a quality food pub with numerous bedrooms. A proven track record of leading, motivating and developing successful teams Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, labour costs and P&L A genuine passion for great guest service, food and drink Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Experience recruiting, training and retaining talented hospitality teams The ability to balance operational excellence with strong commercial performance Experience within a destination or seasonal business would be advantageous A Personal Licence would be beneficial Most importantly, you will be an inspirational and visible leader who enjoys being hands-on, takes ownership and gets the best from both people and the operation. Salary & Benefits £40,000£47,000, depending on experience, with some flexibility for the right candidate Performance-related bonus Share of tronc/tips Quality live-in accommodation available if required Generous employee discounts Long-term career progression within a growing hospitality business This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join an ambitious operator, take ownership of a well-established business and make a genuine impact. Interested? Please apply with your CV in Word format for a confidential discussion about the role and to find out more. TPBN1_UKCT