A role for someone ready to step up, make their mark, and lead with heart
This is not a “steady the ship” role.
This is a step‑forward opportunity for a confident, ambitious hotel leader who’s ready to take the reins and show what they can really do.
At Holiday Inn Basildon, we’re looking for an Interim General Manager who brings energy, clarity and warmth — someone who naturally lives our values, inspires teams, and knows how to turn great hospitality into great results.
If you’re vibrant, commercially switched‑on, and on an upward trajectory, this could be your moment.
About the role
As Interim General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the hotel’s performance — leading from the front, creating momentum, and building pride across the team. You’ll balance people, guest experience and commercial outcomes, ensuring the hotel feels positive, purposeful and well‑led every single day.
This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys making an immediate impact.
What you’ll be responsible for
* Leading and inspiring the hotel leadership team and wider colleagues
* Delivering a great guest experience that feels consistent and genuinely welcoming
* Driving performance across revenue, cost control and quality standards
* Creating a positive, inclusive culture where people feel supported and motivated
* Acting as a strong ambassador for the brand and the business
Why this role stands out
* A genuine opportunity to prove yourself at General Manager level
* A well‑known, branded hotel with strong foundations
* The chance to lead with autonomy, pace and trust
* A supportive senior team that wants you to succeed
* Ideal exposure for someone looking to progress their GM career
What you’ll bring
We’re less interested in titles and more interested in attitude, potential and leadership style. You’ll likely be:
* An up‑and‑coming hotel leader — perhaps a Deputy GM, Operations Manager, ready for the next step
* Values‑driven, authentic and great with people — teams trust you and want to follow you
* Confident in running a full operation, with a commercial mindset and strong operational grip
* Calm, decisive and positive under pressure
* Someone who leads by example, not ego
* Comfortable stepping into an interim role and quickly building credibility