General Manager – Brand New Opening
Gloucester
up to £45,000 + bonuses
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced GeneralManager to lead the opening of a brand-new leisure and family entertainmentsite in Gloucester. This is a rare chance to take ownership of a brand-newoperation, working closely with the business owner to shape the team, culture,and customer experience from day one.
With ambitious plans for growth and future sites, this roleoffers huge potential for career development as the business expands.
The Role
As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for thesite's operations and commercial performance. You will lead from the front,motivating your team to deliver exceptional customer service while maintainingthe highest standards of health, safety, and compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing the successful opening and ongoing management of the site
* Recruiting, developing, and leading a motivated team, including Assistant Managers and front-line staff
* Driving business performance and revenue through effective planning and commercial initiatives
* Ensuring health, safety, and operational standards are consistently met
* Building strong community and corporate links to establish the site in the local area
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an enthusiastic and commercially astute leaderwho thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
What do we need from you?
* Experience in General Management within leisure, hospitality, or family entertainment
* Proven success in opening and developing new sites (preferred)
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
* Excellent commercial acumen and results-driven mindset
* A hands-on, approachable leadership style, with a passion for delivering unforgettable customer experiences
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year plus performance-related bonuses
* The chance to lead an exciting new opening with significant opportunities for progression as the business grows
Your recruiter for this role is HelenHorton, Account Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contactedsimply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise inrecruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number ofjobs in the fitness & leisure industry. If keen to be considered please'Apply Now'.