Job title: Hotel General Manager Salary: Up to 40,000 GBP Location: Keswick, Cumbria Accommodation provided: Yes (temporary for 3/6 months) Charge for accommodation: 71 GBP per week Type of contract: Permanent Workplace description: The hotel boasts 13 individually styled bedrooms in the centre of Keswick.
A traditional coaching inn serving hotel residents, locals and tourists a variety of pub favourites as well as quirky, modern and seasonal dishes from breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In the hotels courtyard you will find our sports bar showing all the latest sports games and events.
Main duties and responsibilities: As General Manager, you'll take the reins of daily operations, leading a dedicated team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while fostering a strong sense of community.
This is not just a desk-based role; you'll be actively involved in all aspects of the business—whether it's meeting with customers, motivating staff on the floor, or ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.
Essential criteria: We're looking for someone with at least two years of experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
You'll need to balance a sharp focus on strategy and profitability with a practical, hands-on approach to staff management and service excellence.
Your leadership will inspire the team to consistently deliver high standards of service and presentation that exceed guest expectations.
You will be conversant with * Managing and controlling expenditure * Analysing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies * Recruiting, training and monitoring staff * Planning work schedules for individuals and teams * Ensuring security is effective * Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, food safety and other statutory regulations.
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All workers will be subject to UK taxation.
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