General Manager

Daish's Hotels; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Weymouth seeks a General Manager to oversee hotel operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £38,500 p.a., bonuses, and a supportive work-life balance with various employee benefits. Candidates should have experience in the leisure or tourism industry and strong leadership skills, as this role involves managing staff, budgets, and maintaining high service standards. This is a full-time role with varying shifts.

Benefits

£50 bonus upon completing training

£100 referral bonus

Quarterly bonus based on criteria

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Family holiday scheme for £95

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of clean, comfortable accommodation and good service.
• Oversee front-end and back-of-house processes.
• Assume full responsibility for hotel operations and cost control.

Skills

Experience in the leisure or tourism industry

Passion for holidays and customer service

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Adaptability to handle diverse responsibilities

Experience managing budgets

Planning for maintenance and capital investments

Handling HR issues per company policy

Proactive attitude with leadership skills

Job description

General Manager

Daish's Holidays

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Manager to join Daish's Hotels!

Offering a competitive salary of up to £38,500 per annum after a 3-month probation period. Salary increases with length of service and annual reviews. We provide continuous, all-year-round employment, as we do not close during winter months. Benefits include a £50 bonus upon completing basic training, a £100 referral bonus, and a generous quarterly bonus if criteria are met.

The role is full-time, involving split shifts to cover peak demand periods and ensure smooth hotel operations, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Daish's Hotels promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering mental wellbeing support, financial assistance, and an extra paid day off for your birthday.

Additionally, employees can enjoy our "Take your family on a Daish's holiday" scheme for as little as £95 per holiday – covering 4 nights, breakfast, dinner, room, travel, and entertainment.

Skills and capabilities required

• Experience in the leisure or tourism industry.
• Passion for holidays and customer service.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team aligned with our core values.
• Adaptability to handle diverse responsibilities, from calling Bingo to compliance and budgeting.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Planning for maintenance and capital investments.
• Handling HR issues per company policy.
• A proactive, 'can do' attitude with leadership from the front.

Responsibilities

As a General Manager, you will be the face of the hotel, ensuring the delivery of our core values: clean, comfortable en-suite accommodation, good food, lively entertainment, and exceptional customer service. You will oversee front‑end procedures and back‑of‑house processes to enhance guest experience, brand reputation, and revenue.

You will assume full responsibility for hotel operations, cost control to meet P&L targets, staff management, and compliance.