Hotel General Manager

Bell Hotel, Stilton; Stilton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

TipJar gratuities

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

33 days holidays

Discounts on food and accommodation

Annual stay for £1

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a talented General Manager to lead The Bell Inn at Stilton, a rosette-awarded restaurant with a renowned wedding and events calendar. You will oversee front-of-house and kitchen operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a diverse team across rooms, F&B and events.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in premium hospitality, strong financial acumen with P&Ls, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for guests while maintaining work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience managing a rosette-awarded restaurant and a weddings/events calendar.
• Strong financial management skills with P&Ls, sales and labour budgeting.
• Proven leadership to inspire and develop a high-performing hospitality team.
• Customer-centric approach with focus on guest memories and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel operations across rooms, F&B and events.
• Oversee a rosette restaurant, weddings and events, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage P&L, sales targets and labour budgeting with a hands-on approach.
• Develop sales initiatives and deliver on financial targets.
• Foster a positive work life balance while driving guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Wedding & events

F&B management

People development

Strategic planning

Job description

We are looking for a talentedGeneral Managerto lead the team at a very special hotel : The Bell Inn at Stilton, near Peterborough.

This gem of a hotel has the real feel of a traditional Coaching Inn, a historic building which has been looked after and is fit to meet the needs of our 21st century guests. With an AA awarded Rosette restaurant this venue is well known for its great fresh food menu , it's well stocked bar serving the local community and tourists and it's friendly and welcoming team. We also have some great function space and are well used as a wedding and event space

We are looking for a General Manager who has previous experience in managing a rosette awarded restaurant, is able to deliver high quality weddings and events and has the desire to lead and manage a great team in a really special hotel. Experience of managing rooms and understanding the financial management of a diverse business is also needed. You will also need to love your guests and have the desire to go above and beyond to make great memories for them . This in not an office based role, it is definitely managing by walking about- but we are also keen to protect a work /life balance as well .

Why work for theCoaching Inn Group?

• Work/Balance?A Genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility
• Tips?A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar
• Bonus? Generous monthly, quarterly and annual bonus scheme ,earnings of up to 25% of salary
• Your health?Private Healthcare,Life Insurance,Annual Health and Wellbeing grant
• Holidays?33 days holidays
• Discounts?Up to 50% discount off food across all of our hotels and 50% off accommodation
• Something different?Annual stay for £1 offer
• Development?Award winning career development programmes
• Personal support?Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

At the Coaching Inn Group, we have one mission - to deliver Hospitality from the Heart. To help us with this, we are looking for fantastic and talented people that have a passion for delighting our guests and providing truly memorable moments

The Coaching Inn Group is the premier operator of historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels in beautiful market towns and beauty spots across the UK, and we have been highlighted as one of the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2026.

Who are we looking for?

• Professional Hospitality Managers with ambition and drive to succeed
• Can inspire, develop and lead people
• Experience in high quality food and beverage venues in a management role
• Financial understanding, experience working with P&Ls, sales and labour budgeting
• Experience of managing weddings and events
• Develop sales and deliver on financial targets

Our hotels are located in picturesque market towns and operate with a bustling food and beverage offering, coupled with a busy bedroom trade. We are the marquee venue in each of the towns we are in, and provide a vibrant and exciting environment that also celebrates the history of our magnificent buildings.

Our people are what brings these experiences to life. Every person that works within the Coaching Inn Group are passionate about what they do, delivering exceptional service, superior knowledge and a drive to delight every single guest.

We offer award winning training and career development. We just ask that you bring a ‘can-do’ attitude, a desire to exceed expectations, a bubbly and outgoing personality, and we will help you to unlock your potential and reach new heights in your career.

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