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Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.
Due to a recent internal promotion, we are currently recruiting for a General Manager for Chilston Park Hotel in Kent, this stunning 4 Red Star Hotel is revered for its unique style and historical antiques, some as old as the 17th century manor house.
About The Role
As General Manager you will be fully accountable for exceeding guest expectations, delivering and exceeding the financial goals and objectives alongside team management.
The General Manager is responsible for leading the hotel team to continually strengthen Hand Picked Hotels reputation in the market for hospitality, with service, excellence and consistency always being front and centre.
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As the owner of the Hotel’s P&L, you will be an experienced innovator who enjoys leading from the front with passion, heart and soul inspiring, motivating, coaching and developing your colleagues so they reach their maximum potential.
You will be responsible for inspiring, motivating, developing your team to continually surpass our guest expectations whist identifying and delivering new revenue streams and opportunities.
Be the face of Hand Picked Hotels in their area and foster a positive, healthy work environment, leading by example you will promote Hand Picked Hotels vision, purpose and values and drive the overall philosophy of service, excellence and consistency.
Be responsible for driving implementation of divisional and central initiatives and representing the needs of the hotel.
About You
To be considered for this role of General Manager you must have current experience as a General Manager within a Luxury Hotel including multi outlet food with experience of delivering and exceeding, LQA level service standards.
This is not a first appointment role and requires an experienced General Manager with rounded hotel operations, commerciality and a proven track record of delivering a consistent and exceptional guest journey and experience.
You must be able to demonstrate a solid commercial acumen, with the ability to drive sales, seek new revenue streams and partnerships that will increase profitability.
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Have experience of business planning, developing and implementing new initiatives to drive sales, whilst delivering a bespoke high end guest experience.
A proven track record in people management, coaching and development and be an experienced innovator who will inspire others with your passion and flair, creating a winning team mentality.
Previous experience of project and capex management would be advantageous.
You will have up to date knowledge of statutory obligations, including health and safety, and compliance.
Proficient in hotel software, opera, excel and office 365.
Our Benefits
- A competitive salary package, plus bonus discussed at interview stage.
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Life assurance and family private medical insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- 33 days holidays including bank holidays.
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
- Discounted staff stays in our hotels and on food & drink.
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
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