General Manager – Solent Hotel & Spa

JR United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hotel group is seeking a General Manager to lead the Solent Hotel & Spa in Fareham, a prestigious four-star property. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence change, foster a strong guest culture, and manage significant growth. Enjoy the South Coast lifestyle while driving hotel success with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous car allowance

Performance incentive bonus

Company benefits package

Family-owned values-led culture

Qualifications

• Proven General Manager currently UK-based with experience in hotel operations.
• Ability to demonstrate top line growth and success.
• Passionate about driving standards and creating a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate service and culture at the Solent Hotel & Spa.
• Manage and drive performance to unlock further investments.
• Shape the hotel's operational strategy and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Service excellence

Job description

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fareham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Fareham, Hampshire | South Coast Living

With Daniel Thwaites – A Family-Owned Hospitality Business

Looking for your next leadership move and a lifestyle to match?

Join a proudly independent hotel group and take the lead at a high-potential property on the beautiful South Coast, with the chance to shape its next chapter of investment and success.

About the Role

You’ll be leading the Solent Hotel & Spa, a large and well-established four-star property featuring:

• 117 hotel bedrooms and a 56-room lodge
• 14 meeting rooms with strong M&E opportunity
• Fire & Grill restaurant
• A newly refurbished leisure club and spa

This is not a finished article. The next GM will play a pivotal role in elevating the service, culture and commercial delivery and could unlock further investment in bedrooms and guest spaces.

Why Join?

• Family-owned and values-led, with a people-first culture
• Appetite from the owners to invest further in the hotel
• A real chance to leave your mark and lead visible change
• Enjoy the lifestyle of the South Coast – great weather, coastline, New Forest on your doorstep and a more balanced pace of life
• Competitive salary, generous car allowance, performance incentive bonus and company benefits package

What We’re Looking For

• A proven GM currently UK based able to demonstrate top line growth
• Commercially minded and hungry for success
• Strong leadership and a passion for driving standards and service

Interested?

This opportunity is being handled exclusively by Hayley Bortolotti at psd on behalf of Daniel Thwaites.

Please apply with your CV and current salary details.