General Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Surrey |
| Area | Surrey, England |
| Sector | Hotel Management |
| Salary | £75000 - £90000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | JW-103_1764754280 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
General Manager - Luxury Country House Hotel, South of England
We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a stunning luxury country house hotel set in one of the South's most desirable locations. Combining elegant accommodation, a renowned food offering and a strong weddings and events business, this is a rare opportunity to take charge of a genuinely special property.
This role is ideal for a polished, charismatic and commercially astute hotel leader who understands the nuances of luxury hospitality and thrives in an intimate, detail-driven environment.
The Role
You will have full ownership of the hotel's performance, guest experience and team culture. Your focus will be on delivering a seamless luxury journey for every guest, while driving strong commercial results across bedrooms, food & beverage, weddings and private events.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the overall operation of the hotel
- Driving exceptional guest experience and 5-star service standards
- Overseeing a refined, high-quality food and beverage operation
- Maximising revenue from weddings, events and exclusive-use stays
- Inspiring, coaching and developing a high-performing leadership team
- Managing budgets, forecasting, margins and overall profitability
- Acting as the public face of the hotel within the local market
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a General Manager or Hotel Manager within luxury hospitality
- Strong background in fine dining, premium food & beverage and events
- Commercially confident with excellent financial awareness
- Naturally guest-focused with exceptional attention to detail
- A visible, hands-on leader who leads by example
- Polished, articulate and confident in a guest-facing environment
