General Manager

Company Description

Tucked away in the heart of Sussex Weald, Chequers Inn is a striking 18th century coaching inn renowned for its excellent rooms, friendly service and Georgian grandeur.

As General Manager, you’ll have the freedom to succeed to build a business to be proud of, whilst developing your team and creating a warm welcome for your customers. From the moment you step through the door, you’ll lead by example making sure our customers, and teams, have a great time.

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality.

As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.

The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

So, if you love where you live, join us and inspire other people to love it, too.

We have a fantastic future ahead of us, but we need to recruit even more exceptional individuals to our team. There is an opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career with our hotels, allowing us both to expand and flourish. Join us on this thrilling adventure by coming along!

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Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wage Stream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
  
  

Job Description

What you'll do as a General Manager...

• Work with your business development manager and management team to grow hotel sales
• Lead by example in everything you do and bring our brand to life through your team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers
• You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times
  
  

What You'll Bring...

• Very high standards and attention to detail in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a successful hotel
• Be a keen hotelier excited to help us grow this business
• You're great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills
• You’ll be business savvy, with a keen eye for P&L control
• You'll embrace individuality and care for others, your hotel and the environment
• Previous success at General Manager level is desirable; from a hospitality, retail or other fast paced background, and the right attitude and outlook is essential!
• You're keen to learn and happiest when you succeed at something new