Hotel General Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Dalkeith, Midlothian |
| Area | Midlothian, Scotland |
| Sector | Hotel Management |
| Salary | £75000 - £80000 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | JN 11107_1772197168 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
General Manager - Luxury Country House Hotel
We are excited to support an established luxury hotel group renowned for operating deluxe country house hotels at the very top end of the UK market. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished General Manager to lead one of the group's flagship properties.This role is strictly suited to proven luxury hotel leaders. Candidates must have demonstrable experience as a General Manager in a comparable 5-star or Red Star hotel environment. Applications without this level of experience will not be considered.
The Package
Highly competitive salary of Circa £75/80'000
Performance-related bonus IRO 20%
Car Parking
Discounted hotel room rates for you and your family across the portfolio (T&C's apply)
Incentive schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to participating in healthcare plans and insurance plans - just in case
Salary sacrifice schemesThe Role
As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the strategic, commercial, and operational leadership of the hotel. You will be entrusted with protecting and enhancing the property's reputation for excellence while driving sustainable financial performance.
Key accountabilities include:
Overall leadership of the hotel, setting standards and culture consistent with a luxury brand
Delivering exceptional guest experiences across rooms, food & beverage, spa and events
Full P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting and cost control
Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing senior management team
Maintaining and exceeding brand, quality, and accreditation standards
Acting as an ambassador for the hotel locally, nationally and internationallyThe Ideal Candidate
Current or recent General Manager of a 5-star or Red Star hotel (essential)
Background in luxury country house hotels or resorts within the UK or comparable markets
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and profitability
Deep understanding of luxury service, attention to detail, and personalised guest journeys
Inspirational leader with the gravitas to engage guests, owners, and stakeholders alike
Stable career history demonstrating progression in premium hospitality environments
