General Manager- Country Club
North London/Hertfordshire Borders
Up to £50,000 basic + genuine 50% bonus + excellent benefits
We are looking for a hospitality minded General Manager for a wonderful country club in an affluent area of North London/on the Hertfordshire borders set in the picturesque countryside. It has a very loyal member base and at the heart of the club is a vibrant bar and restaurant with airy functions and events rooms and is a popular destination for parties and events for all ages.
My client is looking for someone with strong hospitality and leadership skills, with a business manager mentality to increase both sports and hospitality revenue whilst maintaining the club’s strong social and community feel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop and inspire your leadership team and front-line staff to deliver an amazing customer experience and give the members and guests a sense of belonging.
* Take the lead on club operations and standards; ensuring the property and grounds are well maintained, clean and safe at all times.
* Work closely with key departments to develop the sales and customer experience strategy to improve sales, service standards and retention.
* Ensure the bar, restaurant and hospitality events align with guests’ high expectations and revenue opportunities are maximised.
* Full financial accountability: profit and loss, income, expenditure, helping set the budgets and business plan.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A passion for delivering great hospitality and a ‘lead by example’ mentality.
* Incredibly high standards and possess the leadership skills to develop a culture of service excellence and drive for results.
* Club Manager, Centre Manager or General Manager experience within a similar sports/leisure/hospitality environment such as sports clubs, country clubs, private members clubs, hospitality/event venues or racquets/fitness/golf clubs.
* A working understanding of managing food and beverage operations and hosting events.
* A proven track record in growing income lines with a clear sales strategy.
* Financial experience managing and controlling budgets and P&L management.
* A flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the position including working some evenings and weekends during peak periods.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in contact if you have the right level of experience.