General Manager

Come and write your Grand story on Brightons stunning seafront To lead The Grand Hotel, Brightons team, we are looking for an exceptional General Manager. The Grand Hotel, Brighton is an iconic hotel in a unique city. After celebrating the hotels 160th anniversary and completing a 16.2 million pound refurbishment in 2024, were not stopping there 2025 will see the introduction of a state-of-the-art gym and luxurious spa to elevate the guest experience even further, which is due to be completed in Q2. As General Manager, youll inspire the team at The Grand Hotel, Brighton to ensure our guests have a unique experience at this spectacular destination. Reporting into the Regional Operations Manager, youll be driving forwards a successful operation to continue exceeding our guests expectations. For the General Manager, key competencies and knowledge areas include: A strong background in Meetings & Events and Food & Beverage: we are known for creating exquisite afternoon teas and hosting unforgettable events Exceptional leadership skills: providing direction, coaching and guidance to deliver 5 guest care and product for each and every guest Excellent commercial awareness with the capability to drive profitability forward Great people skills: youll get the best out of people with trust, excellent communication and the ability to engage and motivate our brilliant and diverse team The ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment alongside strategic planning. The General Managers responsibilities will be: Leading and developing a vibrant and diverse workforce Responsible for ensuring the right people are hired into the business to deliver results whilst ensuring equal opportunities Delivering 5 guest care: ensuring managers establish quality control standards for all products and services offered by The Grand Brighton Maintaining a high profile within Brighton in order to identify new business and support brand development Implementing all company policies, strategies and plans within the hotel Meeting and exceeding department and hotel targets, monitoring a variety of hotel systems alongside clustered support functions Forecasting and reporting on sales and costs effectively, ensuring corrective action is in place as needed Recommending and implementing sales initiatives and cost savings whilst maintaining 5 service Operating effectively within budget constraints, meeting and exceeding budget targets and ensuring relevant contribution margins are achieved Outperforming the market in our specific segment and ensuring that fair share is always exceeded And in return, the General Manager can enjoy these benefits: Bonus Scheme: based on our business and your personal performances Special Rates: Enjoy discounted stays at Leonardo Hotels across the UK & Europe Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by recommending talented individuals to join us Celebrations: Join us for Thank You Week and our Employee Awards Celebration for fun-filled festivities Benefits Package: Access an enhanced company pension scheme, Life Assurance, and wellbeing support Why come join us? The Grand Brighton is a Limited Edition hotel, which is part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio; one of the fastest growing hotel groups in Europe. We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. In our business, your hard work and pace is valued. We have 57 hotels across the UK & Ireland with plans for major expansion over the next few years; theres never been a more exciting time to join us Its our role to keep you at the top of your game by offering genuine management opportunities for development and progression. AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Sompting, GB

Posted Date: 1/16/2025