Hotel General Manager

Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25% salary

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing grant

33 days holiday

Food/accommodation discounts

Job summary

The Old Bridge Hotel in Holmfirth is part of The Coaching Inn Group and seeks an experienced General Manager to drive day-to-day operations, guest satisfaction, and team performance. You will lead from the front, manage budgets, and shape a culture of hospitality excellence.

We reward performance with generous bonus schemes and extensive employee benefits, including private healthcare, life insurance and development programs. Join a historic hotel with strong regional appeal.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in GM, Hotel Manager, or senior hospitality role.
• Strong understanding of budgets and profitability.
• Inspires and develops teams by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hotel operations and commercial performance.
• Lead guest experience initiatives and service standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and cost controls.
• Develop and coach hotel teams to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Budgeting & profitability

Team development

Guest experience

Education

Hospitality management degree

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

General Manager – Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth

Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

The Old Bridge Hotel is a characterful, recently renovated hotel in the heart of picturesque Holmfirth, situated alongside the River Holme and close to the Picture drome Independent Theatre.

With comfortable bedrooms, a busy bar and restaurant, beautiful outdoor spaces and a strong reputation for warm Yorkshire hospitality, we’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the team and drive the hotel forward.

As General Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation,commercial performance, guest experience and team, leading from the front and creating a culture where both our guests and people thrive.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced hospitality leader who:

• Has proven experience in a General Manager, Hotel Manager or senior hospitality role.
• Is commercially focused with a strong understanding of budgets and profitability.
• Inspires, develops and leads teams by example.
• Has a genuine passion for hospitality, food, drink and guest experience.
• Is hands-on, energetic, organised and confident.
• Wants to make a real impact and put their own stamp on a fantastic hotel.

The Old Bridge has a fascinating history, a fantastic location and plenty of opportunity. This is your chance to lead an exciting hotel within an award-winning group, recently named Hotel Group of the Year by Which?

Why work for The Coaching Inn Group?

Work/Life Balance: A genuine commitment to flexibility and working together.

Tips: 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar.

Bonus: Generous monthly, quarterly and annual bonus schemes, with earnings of up to 25% of salary.

Your Health: Private healthcare, life insurance and an annual health & wellbeing grant.

Holidays: 33 days' holiday.

Discounts: Up to 50% off food across our hotels and 50% off accommodation.

Something Different: Annual £1 stay offer.

Development: Award-winning career development programmes.

Personal Support: Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

If you're an ambitious and passionate hospitality professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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