General Manager - Lifestyle Hotel & Restaurant, Worth, Deal We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking General Manager to lead a standout lifestyle hotel and restaurant in Worth, Kent. A uniquely exciting opportunity to manage this exquisite, refurbished boutique venue. A chance to make your mark on a property that blends stunning design, local culture, and exceptional guest experiences into something truly unforgettable. As the face of The Blue Pigeons, you will inspire and empower a talented team, drive commercial success, and bring innovative ideas to for exceptional levels of service, creating an experience too good not to share! The Blue Pigeons, a privately owned hotel and restaurant offering a unique memorable experience unparalleled in the local area. It is comprised of eight stunning bedrooms, a versatile restaurant space serving upwards of 55 covers, piano lounge bar and an acre of gardens with alfresco dining and a garden bar. Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring excellence in guest service, brand standards, and operational efficiency Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability Drive commercial performance through strategic planning, budgeting, and revenue management Drive outstanding guest experience, ensuring high attention levels, efficient service and professional relationships creating a truly welcoming and valuable culture Operational Management: Overseeing all hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, and front of house services. Marketing and Sales: Developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase occupancy and revenue. Act as the hotels ambassador, cultivating strong relationships within the local community and with key stakeholders Event Management: Coordinating and managing events and functions held at the hotel Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and legal standards across all departments What Youll Bring: Proven leadership experience within lifestyle, or branded hotels / restaurants A passion for curating memorable guest experiences and fostering a vibrant culture Strong commercial acumen and a track record of exceeding performance targets An entrepreneurial mindset with a flair for trendsetting and community engagement The ability to lead by example, motivate teams, and champion innovation AMRT1_UKCT