General Manager - London Iconic Events Venue

De Vere Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

33 days holiday

Birthday day off

Complimentary hotel stay

Colleague rates

Discounts portal

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Job summary

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of London’s most prestigious events venues. You’ll head a senior team and ensure high standards, excellent service delivery and strong commercial performance.

Reporting to the Venue Director, you will drive performance, manage costs and deliver outstanding events across conferences, meetings, banquets and awards ceremonies in a large non-residential venue.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a high-volume conference, banqueting and events venue or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, particularly around payroll management and departmental cost control
• A passion for delivering exceptional events and maintaining consistently high operational standards
• A visible and engaging leadership style, with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the venue and ensure high standards and service delivery.
• Report to the Venue Director and oversee a senior team including Head Chef, Operations Manager, Head of People & Culture and Chief Engineer.
• Drive performance, manage costs and deliver outstanding events.
• Focus on the non-residential meetings and events market.

Skills

Management experience

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

People development

Job description

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of London’s most prestigious events venues. You’ll head a senior team and ensure high standards, excellent service delivery and strong commercial performance.

Reporting to the Venue Director, you will drive performance, manage costs and deliver outstanding events across conferences, meetings, banquets and awards ceremonies in a large non-residential venue.