General Manager

General Manager

Unique London Venue

£60-65k plus benefits

My client is looking for a motivated and people focused General Manager to lead the team at this prestigious London venue. As a General Manager will need to be a fantastic role model who has a proven track record of delivering seamless, high profile events. The role requires a hands on leader with a strong background in event management, hospitality and catering delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the guests and how to efficiently manage the guests’ expectations.
• To have a great front of house presence, be a leader and inspire your team.
• Fully understands and articulates the financial targets.
• Establish and maintain realistic budgets and identify ways to improve profitability.
• Effectively manage cost controls and ensure budgets are carefully adhered to.
• To demonstrate an up to date in depth understanding of the Events and Restaurants industry.
• Identifies business opportunities that have the greatest potential return on investment and are consistent with the company goals and brand.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within hospitality and events sector.
• Proven experience in managing high profile and large events both private and public.
• Experience in managing a profitable P&L.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and performance targets.
• Develop and implement strategies for growth and innovation.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Loves food
• Loves Hospitality and Events.
• Has ideally worked in a UVL venue.

For more information please send your CV across today