General Manager

Kershaw County South Carolina; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced General Manager for a newly developed hotel in London. The role involves overseeing all commercial, revenue generation, and marketing aspects, while building strong community ties to enhance Food and Beverage sales. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in 4 or 5 star hotels, demonstrate strong leadership, and exhibit a strategic approach to sales and marketing. The position offers a salary between £130,000 and £165,000 plus bonus with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a prestigious hospitality setting (4 or 5 star hotel).
• Strong understanding of rooms yielding, rooms positioning and all online selling platforms.
• Creative in driving Sales and Marketing plans and a strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial, revenue generation, sales and marketing aspects.
• Engage and build strong connections with the local neighbourhood to drive F&B sales.
• Manage multiple departmental teams to ensure high-quality hotel operation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food and Beverage knowledge

Strategic planning

Sales and marketing

Understanding of hotel financials

Team management

Communication skills

Job description

Kerry Robert Associates is recruiting for an experienced hotel General Manager to head up and lead a newly developed medium sized hotel, with its uniquely designed bedrooms and an exclusive Food and Beverage offering, in a trendy neighbourhood of London.

As a General Manager, you will oversee all commercial, revenue generation, sales and marketing aspects to capture and maximise on all the opportunities this stylish hotel has to offer.

This role would suit a strategic leader, capable of engaging and building strong connections with the local neighbourhood to drive F&B sales and someone who is guest focused with a proven track record in delivering a first-class service.

Requirements

• Must have experience working in a prestigious hospitality setting (4 or 5 star hotel)
• Strong understanding of rooms yielding, rooms positioning and all online selling platforms
• Must have solid Food and Beverage knowledge with awareness of current London dining trends, concepts, and competitive offerings.
• Creative in driving Sales and Marketing plans and a strategic thinker
• Understands hotel financials (P&L, budgets and targets)
• Experienced in controlling payroll hours and hotel costs effectively
• Strong leadership skills in managing and developing a team to perform a high-quality hotel operation
• A team player who communicates clearly and motivates all employees
• Experienced in managing multiple departmental teams

Benefits

Salary – £130,000 - £165,000 plus bonus and great benefits

Location – London (on site role)

* You must be eligible to work in the UK