Fancy working in one of the most beautifully situated hotels in the UK? Here’s your chance!

Our luxury hotel client is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Deputy General Manager to join their senior team, near Penrith.
The hotel features three bars, a terrace, a restaurant, and hosts numerous weddings each year.

This is a highly hands-on role, ideally suited for someone with strong Food and Beverage and weddings experience.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is prepared to actively engage with the team and lead by example, rather than merely delegating tasks.

As Deputy General Manager, you will deputise for the General Manager in his absence and work in all other areas of the hotel to improve productivity, food quality and service and increase volume, sales and profits.
The successful Deputy General Manager must be financially astute and commercially well informed, with a hands-on attitude to the business.
You will understand the level of hospitality and service needed to meet these criteria and assist the General Manager in achieving this goal.

Your New Job

Inspire and lead a team to deliver outstanding hospitality.

• Assist the General Manager in running a busy hotel, including forecasts, budgeting, recruitment and supervising day to day operation
• Support the management team of the hotel and work with the Heads of Department to achieve and exceed revenue and guest satisfaction targets.
• Maintain a constant awareness of department security especially related to cash, stock and equipment and to ensure all department procedures are fully adhered to.
• Complete any reasonable request by senior management and deputise for the Hotel General Manager when they are away from the hotel.
• Work in conjunction with the General Manager to actively manage key property and maintenance issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment).

About You

• Proactive with a commercial approach to the business and able to drive the sales and marketing strategy.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Food and Beverage Manager or Deputy General Manager in the luxury hotel sector.
• An excellent motivator and leader of people, with a good track record of holding a team as you will be leading a loyal and enthusiastic team of 60 people.
  Gaining their respect is fundamental to this role!
• Has the desire and potential to be a General Manager in the future.
• Naturally friendly and charismatic.
• A self-starter who has the capacity to operate with little supervision and is not afraid to lead from the front in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills and have a smart professional outlook.

Why Join This Business?

This employer believes in creating memorable experiences for their guests and a supportive, growth-oriented environment for their team.
If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take on a leadership role in a prestigious setting, we invite you to apply.

What Is On Offer

• Hard work, loyalty and commitment is recognised.
• Salary of £40,000 per year.
• Live-in accommodation is available for a period of up to 3 months until you find your own place.
• Staff discount scheme in sister hotels and restaurants.
• Joining one of the most successful hotel groups in the Lake District.
• Great benefits package.

To apply for this job, you must already have the legal right to, permanently, live and work in the UK.
We do not offer visa sponsorships and we are unable to provide immigration advice.