General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance package

Permanent full‑time

Autonomy to manage

Supportive owners

Career opportunities

Long‑term development

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking a hands‑on General Manager in Leicester to lead daily operations of a gentlemen’s club. You will drive commercial performance, manage a diverse team and ensure a safe, professional venue under the owners’ guidance.

The role rewards a competitive salary from £45,000 per annum with a tailored performance package. This is a permanent, full‑time position requiring flexible hours including evenings and late nights.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Commercial awareness with budget experience.
• Experience managing a fast‑paced late‑night hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

People management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Personal Licence

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.