Deputy General Manager

Deputy General Manager - High Wycombe
Up to £32,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £38,000)

Ready to take the next step in your management career?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Are you passionate about leading high-performing teams and creating unforgettable guest experiences? If you're looking for a role with genuine career progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're recruiting for a Deputy General Manager to join one of the UK's leading leisure operators at their flagship venue in High Wycombe
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Our client is one of the UK's most recognised and successful leisure brands, offering an exciting mix of entertainment, gaming, food and drink, parties and competitions for families and adults alike. It's a vibrant, energetic business where no two days are the same, and where talented managers are recognised, developed and promoted from within.

If you're ambitious, commercially minded and ready to progress towards General Manager, you'll be in great company.

As Deputy General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the day‑to‑day success of the business, supporting the General Manager in delivering exceptional standards across every area of the operation.

• Delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring every customer enjoys a memorable visit.
• Leading and developing your team
  , coaching managers and colleagues to achieve their full potential.
• Driving operational excellence
  , ensuring the venue is safe, clean, compliant and running efficiently at all times.
• Growing commercial performance
  , identifying opportunities to increase revenue across multiple income streams.
• Managing financial performance
  , including budgets, stock control, banking and cost management.
• Leading from the front
  , working a varied shift pattern including evenings and 3 weekends out of 4.

We're looking for an energetic, hands‑on leader who loves motivating people and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll ideally have:

• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive leadership style.
• Management experience within a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment such as leisure, hospitality, bars, restaurants, hotels, visitor attractions, health & fitness, entertainment venues or late‑night operations.
• Strong experience managing a high‑volume food and beverage operation.
• At least three years' people management and key-holder experience.
• Experience in roles such as Deputy General Manager, Operations Manager, Club Manager, Restaurant Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Trading Manager or Centre Manager.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to grow sales and maximise multiple revenue streams.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Monthly bonus of £200
• Performance‑related annual bonus of up to £6,000
• Realistic On‑Target Earnings of £38,000
• Outstanding training, coaching and leadership development.
• Clear career progression with genuine opportunities to progress into a General Manager position.
• The chance to join one of the UK's most respected leisure businesses, where talent is recognised and careers are built.

If you're an ambitious manager looking for a business that will invest in your future while giving you the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.