Manchester | Premium Design-Led Hotel | Full Ownership & Autonomy
A leading, design-driven boutique hotel in the heart of Manchester is searching for an exceptional General Manager to take full ownership of operations, culture, and commercial performance. This is a rare opportunity for a senior leader to shape the next phase of growth for one of the city’s most distinctive independent properties.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a proven hospitality operator with the confidence, strategic capability, and emotional intelligence to lead a multi-department hotel operation. The successful candidate will be the driving force behind guest experience, financial performance, people development, and brand reputation.
You will step into a role with full autonomy, working directly with ownership to deliver a high-performing, modern hospitality environment that blends creativity, community, and commercial discipline.
Key Responsibilities
* Full P&L leadership across rooms, F&B, and events
* Lead, inspire, and develop diverse on-site teams
* Elevate guest experience and brand standards
* Drive revenue, optimise costs, and improve margins
* Strengthen culture, structure, and operational discipline
* Build local partnerships and act as the face of the property
* Ensure all compliance, safety, and governance standards are met
What We’re Looking For
* Proven General Manager or senior hotel leadership experience (Deputy GM/Hotel Manager ready to step up)
* Strong commercial acumen, able to interpret data and drive performance
* Natural leader with the ability to build high-performing teams
* Experience in boutique, lifestyle, premium, or design-led hotels
* Confident communicator skilled at influencing stakeholders at all levels
* Operationally hands-on with excellent attention to detail
Package
* £85,000 salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Opportunity to shape and lead one of Manchester’s most exciting independent hospitality properties
How to Apply
If you’re ready for a high-impact leadership role with real autonomy and ownership, please apply or send a confidential message for an initial conversation.