General Manager Full-Service Boutique Hotel | North Buckinghamshire
North Buckinghamshire
Full-Time | Permanent
£55,000 per annum
Are you a passionate hospitality leader ready to take the reins of a thriving, multi-outlet hotel in the heart of a historic market town? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a charming, characterful property that combines traditional British hospitality with diverse revenue streams and strong community presence.
We are seeking a hands-on, commercially savvy General Manager to bring energy, leadership, and vision to an already successful hotel with huge potential for growth.
About the Property This established full-service hotel offers:
49 individually styled bedrooms
A vibrant 60-cover restaurant
A cosy 30-cover pub and a charming 32-cover tea room
A grand ballroom (150 capacity) ideal for weddings and events
5 versatile meeting rooms (up to 70 delegates)
An 80-person party space
Guest gym and on-site serviced offices
A dedicated in-house reception and events team
About the Role As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for daily operations, commercial strategy, and team leadership. You'll lead from the front, working closely with your team across all departments to maintain the highest standards of guest service and drive sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities include:
Being a visible, supportive leader across all departments
Actively working service during busy trading periods (restaurant, tea room, pub, events)
Driving local engagement to boost footfall from the community
Growing meetings and event business through creative sales and packaging
Developing a successful wedding business utilising both large and intimate venues
Maximising festive trading opportunities (e.g. Christmas parties, NYE packages)
Recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing team
Managing day-to-day operations with a keen focus on profitability and guest satisfaction
Ensuring compliance across H&S, food safety, and fire regulations
What The Client Looking For Previous experience as a General Manager, Deputy GM, or Operations Manager in a full-service hotel
Strong F&B background with event delivery expertise
A visible leader with a hands-on, service-driven approach
Track record of growing revenue through weddings, events, and dining
Excellent team leadership, recruitment, and performance management skills
Commercial awareness and financial acumen
Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
Creativity in local engagement and marketing
Whats on Offer £55,000 annual salary
Full operational autonomy with the backing of a supportive ownership team
The chance to shape the future of a character-rich hotel with serious potential
Real influence on the culture, direction, and success of the property
Additional Benefits Life Assurance
Free On-Site Parking
On-Site Gym (free to use)
Employee Referral Scheme
Discounts via Hospitality Rewards
Pension Scheme
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a unique and dynamic setting, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey.
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