General Manager

C2 Recruitment; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager to launch and lead a new leisure and entertainment venue in Bishop Auckland. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience in hospitality and a proven track record in driving revenue and team performance. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus scheme, along with the opportunity to shape a flagship venue.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Free access to entertainment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' leadership experience in hospitality, leisure, or entertainment management.
• Proven experience in budgets, business growth, and event sales.
• Experience launching or relaunching a venue is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of venue performance, driving revenue, sales, and service standards.
• Build community and business partnerships to grow event sales.
• Lead a brand-new team, creating a high-performing culture.
• Oversee operations, safety, compliance, and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality or leisure

Commercial acumen

Strong customer service focus

Team motivation

Job description

General Manager - Leisure & Entertainment Venue

Bishop Aukland

Salary Circa £36,000 DOE

Overview

Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for customer experience? We're looking for a General Manager to launch and lead a brand-new leisure and entertainment venue opening in early 2026.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of venue performance-driving revenue, sales, and service standards.
• Build community and business partnerships to grow event, party, and private hire sales.
• Lead a brand-new team, creating a positive, high-performing culture.
• Oversee all operations, from safety and compliance to customer experience and events.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' leadership experience in hospitality, leisure, or entertainment management.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience in budgets, business growth and event sales.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Experience launching or relaunching a venue is highly desirable.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + Bonus scheme
• Staff discounts & free access to entertainment.
• A chance to shape a flagship new venue with future growth opportunities.

Be part of something exciting—apply now and help us create unforgettable experiences!

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