General Manager - Hilton Reading

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their hotel in Reading. This role involves managing operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, and driving profitability while fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a background in hotel management, and a passion for hospitality. Join a company that values diversity and offers opportunities for career growth and development. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will shape exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Career Growth Opportunities

Travel Discounts

Mental Health Support Programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager in a quality hotel.
• Strong ability to manage owner relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage hotel operations and lead the management team.
• Ensure profitability and guest satisfaction goals are met.
• Deliver hotel budgets and strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Commercial Experience

Guest Experience Management

Owner Relations

Budget Management

Team Member Engagement

Performance Management

Education

Degree in Hotel Management

Diploma in Hotel Management

Job description

Job Description - General Manager - Hilton Reading (HOT0BLB7)

Job Description

Job Number:

General Manager - Hilton Reading (

Job Number:

HOT0BLB7 )

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Hilton Reading Hotel Drake Way Reading RG2 0GQ

The Brand - Hilton Hotels & Resorts

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world’s travelers. With more than 584 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for exceptional travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word “hotel.” From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs.

The Property

Only within two miles of The Oracle, Select Car Leasing Stadium, and the University of Reading, the hotel has a prime location in Reading close to the city centre. The hotel has 210 guest rooms, 10 meeting rooms and a ballroom as well as other amenities such as a pool, sauna, and steam room. OXBO dining concepts are available including OXBO Kitchen with fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce. Grab & Go service and snacks available at OXBO Café. The OXBO bar features signature cocktails, bar snacks and small plates.

The Role

This exciting General Manager position will be responsible for managing the hotel, Hotel Management team, and delivering hotel targets for an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while managing profitability and meeting our Owners expectations.

What will you be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage and lead the hotel operation
• Manage ongoing profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue, guest satisfaction and Team Member engagement goals are met and exceeded
• Lead in all key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment
• Ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the hotel and Hilton
• Deliver achievable hotel budgets, and set other short- and long- term strategic goals for the property
• Provide exceptional leadership to hotel Team Members focusing on Hilton culture and values
• Lead in all aspects of business planning
• Comply with and exceed Hilton Brand Service Standards
• Ensure costs are controlled
• Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within Hilton
• Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team
• Respond to audits to ensure continual improvement is achieved

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills with a strong focus on Owner relations, Commercial and Operations, guest experience and Team Member engagement. Enthusiastic and passionate, you will have current or previous experience as a General Manager within a similar quality hotel.

A General Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• An Established GM or first time GM at DO/Commercial Director level with Hilton experience.
• Strong ability to collaborate and foster networks and relationships, with owners, contractors, corporates, and Tour Operators – must be highly visible.
• Commercial experience with entrepreneurial approach to driving top-line revenue and managing costs closely is preferred.
• Experience in delivering innovative commercial opportunities with experience in increasing profitability especially in the Corporate, Groups & Leisure segments.
• Diligent, accurate and structured approach to managing owner relationships and appropriate contracts.
• Recent experience of operating in the UK with experience of driving performance in the leisure segment is preferred.
• Exceptional people leadership and retention of talent with the ability to bring a team together on a journey and instilling the Hilton culture and values.
• Exceptional stakeholder/owner relations experience.
• Ability to show resilience, judgement and leadership.
• Experience managing budgets, revenue proposals, and forecasting results in a similar sized property.
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel/leisure/service sector.
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent.

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical well-being of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.