General Manager - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

Stay for £1 (Jan–Mar)

1/3 off room bookings

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed & breakfast for loved ones

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a General Manager for The Ambleside Inn in Ambleside. You will lead a team across operations, food and hospitality, ensuring guests receive exceptional care while driving the business forward.

You will manage budgeting, costs and labour planning, stay calm under pressure, and foster a growth-focused, inclusive culture. Night-time guest needs and on-site presence are expected when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the senior team (assistant managers, head chef, head housekeeper) to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Oversee planning, budgeting and cost control in line with budgets and business objectives.
• Manage P&L considerations and labour planning to drive commercial success.
• Respond to guest needs during the night and occasionally stay on site to ensure seamless operations.

Job description

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 expenditures and bills. Your understanding of P&L 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…

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: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

• 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.

The Ambleside Inn is set against a backdrop of breath-taking fell views and scenic walking routes, making it the perfect base to explore the beauty of the Lake District. Surrounded by nature's tranquillity and with easy access to some of the area's most picturesque trails, it's a place where you can truly immerse yourself in the stunning landscape. You'll Fit Right Inn