General Manager

The Inn Collection Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at inns

Stay for £1 in Jan/Feb/Mar

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed & breakfast for loved ones

Employee Assistance Program

Tips (Tronc)

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

Offshore, located in Lytham St Annes, is part of The Inn Collection Group and seeks a General Manager to lead the team and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced pub with rooms environment.

You will manage senior staff, oversee budgets, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining commercial performance in a coastal setting. The role requires on-site leadership, strong people skills, and a passion for food and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & hospitality leadership.
• Strong guest-focused service orientation.
• Budgeting, cost control, and P&L understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Offshore team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial performance.
• Develop and mentor senior managers, head chef and head housekeeper.
• Ensure seamless guest stay, including night coverage when required.

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Occupying a prime position on the seafront of Lytham St Annes, Offshore is a newly transformed destination offering a fantastic setting for enjoying home-made food, a wide range of drinks, and fabulous accommodation. Born out of a complete refurbishment of the former Carlton and Lindum Hotels, Offshore features 99 beautifully designed rooms, perfectly positioned to make the most of this vibrant coastal town and its stunning seafront location.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As General Manager, you’ll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You’ll work closely with your Operations Manager, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values.

In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You’ll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both yourself and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditure and bills. Your understanding of P&A accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success.

Leading by example, you’ll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you’ll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high-pressure situations.

If you’re passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and love creating unforgettable guest experiences, we think you’ll fit right inn…

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