General Manager

Location: Scotland

Employer independent Hotel business

Job Description: General Manager

To guide the business into the future with planned growth ensuring that all stated objectives, aims and targets are met and lead to the overall Company Goal. The General Manager identifies develops and directs the implementation of business strategy s that will allow the company to grow and develop. Organises activities that are directed to achieve affirmed targets and standards for financial performance, quality, culture, and legislative adherence.

Who we're looking for:

The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong leadership qualities. The noteworthy general manager should account for all business activities, support staff development, enhance efficiency, drive sales, and improve revenue, maintain relationships with clients, enhance the organization's image, and meet overall growth objectives.

Financial

• Ensure pricing strategies in the F&B operation are up to date, stress tested and able to deliver the budgeted margins.
• Manage on-going profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
• Developing improvement actions and carry out costs savings in departments (liaise with multiple suppliers to ensure we have the best prices).
• Have a strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to react with impactful strategies
• Closely monitor the hotels business reports on a daily basis and take decisions accordingly.
• Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage, Admin & General, on target and accurate.
• Ensure cash up and EOD reports are accurate – if there are issues ensure they are resolved

Minimum Requirements:

• Experienced in 4* luxury hotels/resorts/restaurants
• Driven and highly motivated
• Strong food and beverage knowledge and experience
• Well versed in HR and compliance
• Good knowledge of different business functions – especially in the hospitality sector
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Strong work ethic
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Well Versed in Computer Literacy and Systems
• Proactive nature.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Hotel operating controls, SOP’s, policies, procedures and service standards. (supported by Jim Ronald)
• Responsible for overseeing Polices, Occupational Health & Safety Act, maintenance issues, fire regulations and other legal requirements.
• Ensure staff are training to a high standard and have appropriate qualifications where required.

About our client:

independent Hotel business

What's on offer (Salary details):

£45-50k Plus bonus