Hotel General Manager

General Manager - Luxury Country House Hotel

We are excited to support an established luxury hotel group renowned for operating deluxe country house hotels at the very top end of the UK market. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished General Manager to lead one of the group's flagship properties.

This role is strictly suited to proven luxury hotel leaders. Candidates must have demonstrable experience as a General Manager in a comparable 5-star or Red Star hotel environment. Applications without this level of experience will not be considered.

• Highly competitive salary of Circa £75 / 80'000
• Performance-related bonus IRO 20%
• Car Parking
• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your family across the portfolio (T&C's apply)
• Incentive schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to participating in healthcare plans and insurance plans - just in case
• Salary sacrifice schemes

As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the strategic, commercial, and operational leadership of the hotel. You will be entrusted with protecting and enhancing the property's reputation for excellence while driving sustainable financial performance.

• Overall leadership of the hotel, setting standards and culture consistent with a luxury brand
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences across rooms, food & beverage, spa and events
• Full P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing senior management team
• Maintaining and exceeding brand, quality, and accreditation standards
• Acting as an ambassador for the hotel locally, nationally and internationally

• Current or recent General Manager of a 5-star or Red Star hotel (essential)
• Background in luxury country house hotels or resorts within the UK or comparable markets
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and profitability
• Deep understanding of luxury service, attention to detail, and personalised guest journeys
• Inspirational leader with the gravitas to engage guests, owners, and stakeholders alike
• Stable career history demonstrating progression in premium hospitality environments