General Manager

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm in the Northampton area is seeking a General Manager for an outstanding country inn. You will be responsible for the overall management of the hotel and restaurant, ensuring guests receive exceptional service. This hands-on role requires prior experience in a similar position, strong leadership skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Bonus and tips

5 day work week

Holidays and incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Operations Manager in a hotel or pub.
• Ability to train and develop a team.
• Strong relationship management with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of food and drink service.
• Handle booking queries and client relationships.
• Achieve financial targets and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment
Corby, Northamptonshire
NN17 5EU

Location: Northampton , Northamptonshire ( NN7 3AP )

Salary: £40k - 41k per year tips, excellent benefits

Date posted: 31/7/2025

Employer type: Hotel

Ref:DB27034427

General Manager - Northampton area - Excellent Opportunity

Our client is recruiting a General Manager for their outstanding country inn with rooms in the Northampton area. You will have full responsibility for the running of the hotel & restaurant, profitability, staffing and maintaining first class service levels. The role is fully hands on and you will work the floor interacting with guests and staff daily to ensure outstanding guest experience. The hotel has a busy mix of the bar & restaurant, weddimgs and functions for around 80 guests. Due to location you will need your own transport.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary to £40k
• Tips and bonus
• 5 day week
• Holidays, Incentives

The Role

• Responsible for all aspects of food and drink and rooms service
• Dealing with all bookings queries
• Developing good relationships with food and wine suppliers
• Managing the front of house teams
• Training and developing the team
• Managing all financial aspects of the restaurant
• Achieving agreed financial targets including GP margin

The Person

• Already working as General Manager or Operations Manager in a small hotel or pub
• A leader who constantly develops and coaches the team
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to offer an outstanding level of service in a relaxed manner

Application. To find out more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview apply and send your CV now.

Office 22, Corby Enterprise Centre
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 5EU