General Manager

KSB Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary from £45,000 p.a.

Tailored performance package

Permanent full-time position

Autonomy to manage the business

Supportive owners

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking a hands-on General Manager in Leicester to lead day-to-day operations of a busy late-night hospitality venue. You will drive commercial performance, manage a diverse team, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment while upholding high standards.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, budget experience, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and late hours in a fast-paced setting. Competitive package included.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a general management role.
• Strong budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Decisive decision-making in high-pressure environments.
• Experience managing teams in late-night hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day venue operations.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive revenue and identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and standards.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and team performance.
• Monitor Budgets and key KPIs; ensure licensing and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with owners to achieve long-term objectives.
• Handle operational challenges with informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

People management

Decision-making

Late-night hospitality

Job description

General Manager

Location: Leicester
Salary: From £45,000 per annum + Performance Package (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role

Are you a confident and commercially minded General Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We're recruiting for a hands-on General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of an established gentlemen’s club in Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys taking ownership of a business, leading from the front and driving commercial performance.

Working closely with the owners, you'll be responsible for creating a professional, safe and welcoming environment while developing the team, maintaining high operational standards and growing the business. This role would suit someone who thrives on accountability, enjoys making decisions and is confident managing a fast-paced late-night hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the venue.


• Lead, motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team.


• Drive revenue and identify new opportunities to grow the business.


• Ensure exceptional customer service and operational standards are maintained.


• Manage staffing levels, rotas and team performance.


• Monitor financial performance, budgets and key business KPIs.


• Ensure full compliance with licensing, health & safety and company procedures.


• Maintain a professional, safe and well-managed venue environment at all times.


• Handle operational challenges confidently and make informed decisions.


• Work closely with the owners to deliver long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a General Manager, Senior Manager or experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up.


• Personal Licence holder (essential).


• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.


• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and business performance.


• Confident managing challenging situations in a fast-paced late-night environment.


• Excellent communication and people management skills.


• Organised, accountable and highly professional.


• Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.


• Creative approach to driving trade and increasing customer engagement.


• Comfortable working evenings, weekends and late-night trading hours.

Rewards

• Competitive salary from £45,000 per annum.


• Tailored performance package for the right candidate.


• Permanent full-time position.


• Genuine autonomy to manage and develop the business.


• Opportunity to work closely with supportive owners.


• Join a growing hospitality group with future career opportunities.


• Be part of a business that values professionalism, teamwork and long-term development.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to make a genuine difference within an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.