Deputy General Manager

Hotel Du Vin; Brighton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Brighton is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead business strategies and enhance team performance. This full-time role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including discounted room rates and healthcare cash plans. Candidates should have experience managing large teams and knowledge of food and beverage. This position is ideal for individuals ready to step into leadership within a thriving environment. Join us and help deliver exceptional service while developing your career.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing large teams.
• Sound knowledge of food and drink in a similar sized property.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team for brand strategy.
• Maximise revenue and manage detail through department managers.
• Set the example and drive a successful business.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Revenue management

Food and beverage knowledge

Job description

Deputy General Manager, Hotel Du Vin

Competitive Salary, Full Time Hours

Permanent Contract

Brighton

Hotel Du Vin is looking for a leader in the making. Someone who will understand that running a successful business isn’t just about exceeding the brand standards, or having a super P&L. We want someone who will look after the team and by developing them

will deliver the expectation of celebrity service.

You will be 12 months (or less) from running your own hotel and keen to join a brand that will give you the opportunity to shine

Responsibilities

In this role you’re a real organiser, who loves leading and motivating your team. You will be driving the brand strategy in all elements of the business and set HDV apart from the competition as a preferred employer and destination to stay, eat and drink.

You will know the market and understand how to maximise revenue within the business by looking at the bigger picture, managing the detail through your department managers and team will be second nature and leading from the front to set the example is something you are no stranger to.

Qualifications

Ideally you will have had previous experience in managing large teams and you will have a sound knowledge of food and drink in a similar sized property however this isn’t a deal breaker.

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer :

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches / Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24 / 7 to you and your family

Probationary Benefits

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace