Hotel General Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Oxfordshire |
| Area | Oxfordshire, England |
| Sector | Hotel Management |
| Salary | Up to £60000 per annum + company benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | AD/HGM_1771869216 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
Hotel General Manager
Country House Hotel - Near Oxfordshire
Salary: Basic c £60,000, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-TimeAbout the Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly hands-on Hotel General Manager to lead a historic country house hotel located on the outskirts of Oxford.
This role is suited to a commercially and financially astute hotel Operations manager or Hotel General Manager who thrives on being visible, engaged and operationally involved, while also bringing strong financial discipline and strategic insight. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to control costs, drive revenue, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure the long-term financial health of the business.
The Role
As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the hotel, balancing heritage, hospitality and commercial success. You will lead from the front, embedding a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement across all departments.
Key Responsibilities
Full operational and commercial leadership of the hotel
A hands-on presence across the business, supporting department heads and setting standards
Ownership of the hotel's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting
Close collaboration with the senior management team to control costs and improve margins
Drive revenue performance across rooms, food & beverage, events and ancillary income
Ensure consistently high operational standards and guest experience
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing senior leadership team
Build strong relationships with owners, investors and key external stakeholders
Ensure robust compliance with health & safety, legal and brand standards
Identify and deliver commercial opportunities while protecting the character and heritage of the property
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Hotel General Manager or Operations Manager within a country House privately owned hotel environment
Highly hands-on leadership style with strong operational credibility
Excellent commercial and financial acumen, including:
Budgeting and forecasting
Cash flow management
Cost control and margin improvement
Strong understanding of full hotel P&L performance
Ability to work collaboratively with senior teams to deliver results
Confident communicator with experience managing key stakeholders
A pragmatic, resilient and solutions-focused approach
Desirable
Experience within country house or privately owned hotel settings
Experience working in owner-managed or investor-led environments
Strong background in food & beverage-led operations
