General Manager - UK Nationwide

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

What’s 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, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey.