General Manager – New Flagship Leisure Hospitality Venue

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leisure and entertainment sector is seeking an experienced General Manager for a new flagship venue opening in London. This role involves leading a dynamic team, driving commercial success, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth, it is the perfect position for an energetic leader passionate about the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within leisure or hospitality.
• Track record of managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience opening new venues with impact.

Responsibilities

• Leading the successful launch of the new leisure venue.
• Recruiting and training a high-performing team.
• Driving commercial success through guest service and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Operational Management

Team Development

Financial Management

Job description

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General Manager – New Flagship Leisure Hospitality Venue, london (city of london)

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Client:

Love Recruitment Ltd

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

General Manager – New Flagship Leisure Hospitality Venue

Brent Cross, North London

Are you ready to lead the launch of North London’s most exciting new leisure destination?

An incredible opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven General Manager to take the reins of a brand-new, state-of-the-art leisure hospitality venue opening soon in Brent Cross. This high-profile launch will be the flagship location for a rapidly growing brand in the leisure and entertainment sector.

We’re looking for an energetic leader with a passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences and the operational expertise to manage a high-volume venue and a large, dynamic team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a successful launch and establishing the venue as the go-to leisure destination in the area
• Recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing team across all departments
• Driving commercial success through exceptional guest service, strong operational standards, and sharp financial management
• Owning the full guest journey, ensuring a premium and memorable experience for all
• Building strong local partnerships and community engagement to raise the venue’s profile

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within leisure, hospitality, or visitor attractions
• Track record of managing large teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Ideally, you’ve opened a new venue before and know what it takes to launch with impact
• Passionate, hands-on, and commercially savvy
• Motivated by performance and ready to take ownership of a flagship site

What’s in it for You:

• A salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• A performance-based bonus structure
• The chance to lead a flagship venue in a highly ambitious, rapidly expanding business
• Career growth opportunities as the brand continues its nationwide expansion
• The satisfaction of shaping something from the ground up and making a real mark

Ready to lead the future of leisure in North London? Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment. Apply now to be part of something extraordinary. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in roles across the fitness and leisure sectors.