General Manager (Mat Cover)

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a General Manager for a maternity cover role in North Lincolnshire. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers a chance to lead operations, drive innovation, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while supported by a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have significant hotel management experience and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as Hotel Manager, Operations Manager, or higher.
• Experience within a Hilton-branded hotel is ideal.
• Commercially savvy with strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of hotel operations and deliver excellence.
• Report directly to the Group Operations Director.
• Drive innovation and uphold high standards in service.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Guest Experience

Team Coaching

Job description

General Manager (Maternity Cover) – Branded Hotel, North Lincolnshire

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential 3-month extension)

Salary: Up to £55,000

Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career — or bring your interim GM experience to a thriving branded hotel? This maternity cover role offers the perfect platform for either an aspiring General Manager or a seasoned interim leader to step into a pivotal position and make an immediate impact.

We're seeking a driven and detail-focused General Manager to lead all aspects of hotel operations, delivering excellence across the board while supporting the continued growth of the business during this exciting period.

Why This Role?

Opportunity to lead a branded hotel and gain exposure to high-level strategy

Report directly to the Group Operations Director

Participate in monthly business reviews with key stakeholders

Drive innovation and uphold the highest standards in service and asset management

Supported by an experienced team and wider operational infrastructure

What You’ll Bring:

2+ years’ experience as Hotel Manager, Operations Manager, or higher

Ideally, experience within a Hilton-branded hotel

Commercially savvy with strong financial acumen

Passion for people, guest experience, and operational excellence

Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire high-performing teams

Comfortable navigating brand, owner, and management relationships

A strategic mindset balanced with a strong on-the-floor presence

Flexible and available during weekends and key trading periods

A true brand ambassador who leads with integrity, humanity, and transparency

The Ideal Candidate:

• You're a confident, people-first leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to drive improvement. You’re passionate about detail, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to shape performance while ensuring your team works in harmony to deliver exceptional guest experiences.