General Manager

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the Peak District is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and ensure the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, strong business acumen, and a hands-on approach to managing a dynamic team. Offering competitive salary, extensive training, and 33 days of holiday including bank holidays. This role is crucial for maintaining the hotel's quality and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

Food and Beverage discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Hands-on approach with strong business focus.
• Exceptional leadership skills and commitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the hotel.
• Maintain high quality levels of products and services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Team management

Job description

Who are we?

New Bath Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 54‑bedroom hotel located in the heart of Matlock Bath, within the scenic Peak District National Park. The hotel stands as a testament to the area's rich history, with origins tracing back to 1745 when it began as a bathing establishment centred around a natural spring that still flows today. The hotel features a historic outdoor swimming pool known as the New Bath Hotel Lido. Established in 1934, this unique lido is supplied by mineral‑rich spring water from the nearby mountainside, ensuring a natural and chemical‑free swimming experience.

Join our exceptional team

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead New Bath Hotel and Spa. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. This is a complex hotel and the role of General Manager is not suitable for a first‑time position

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• To set and maintain the highest quality levels of products and services
• Manage and oversee the day‑to‑day running and control of the hotel efficiently and safely
• Keeping a firm focus on purchasing
• Planning and organising workloads, liaising with your team and department heads
• Planning and implementing longer term strategies to enhance further business potential for the Hotel
• Create a motivational team environment that promotes our core values and culture
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and licensing laws

Requirements of the role:

• Ability to lead, coach and animate the hotel team.
• Passionate with a hands‑on approach
• Strong business acumen, results driven.
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Is committed to the development of the business and its people.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on‑going support, training and development
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
• Food and Beverage discounts at all our hotels