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

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General Manager for a maternity cover role at a branded hotel in North Lincolnshire. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to lead hotel operations, ensuring excellence in guest experience and operational management while working closely with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hotel management, a passion for people, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as Hotel Manager or Operations Manager.
• Experience within a Hilton-branded hotel preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Guest Experience

Operational Excellence

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.