General Manager Padel Brand

General Manager in Sheffield - Fast-growing Padel Brand

£36-38k plus very real progression potential into multi-site management within 6 months (and including pay review + bonus implementation at this stage).

Full-Time (Including evenings/weekends as the business requires)

Are you a high-energy operator who loves the buzz of a thriving sports community but has a  black belt  in back-of-house excellence?

We are recruiting for a rapidly growing Padel brand with huge plans for growth across the North East and Midlands. Their debut Sheffield site is already thriving, and this year they will launch their flagship site - set to be off the scale both in terms of size and buzz! We are recruiting for a General Manager who can step into an established, high-performing operation, tighten the  behind the curtain  systems, and prepare to launch this next site flagship site within the next six months.

This isn't just a General Manager role; it’s a career-defining move into Multi-Site and Regional Management
and a chance to work closely with the founders and help grow the business.

You will spend your first six months even further refining and evolving the Sheffield operation. The new site is set to launch in Q3 and you'll be fully immersed in this - it's going to be a very hands‑on, fast‑paced role and super exciting for the right person!

• Operational Excellence: Taking/ maintaining the already stellar customer-facing front and matching it with flawless back‑of‑house operations
• Systems Management: Implementing and following straightforward systems for inventory, procurement, and reporting
• Commercial Growth: Owning the P&L. You’ll analyse downtime and get creative—hosting events, corporate clinics, or community outreach to ensure the courts are busy 24/7.
• Safety & Compliance: Being the  gold standard  for Health & Safety, fire safety, and accident reporting
• Team Leadership: Managing and leading a vibrant team with compassion and energy, ensuring they stay as  game-ready  as the courts

We are looking for a character, not just a CV. Padel is a social sport, and the GM needs to be at the heart of that.

• A  Phone Rings  Mentality: You understand that in a growing business, issues don't always happen between 9 and 5. You’re willing to get stuck in and lead from the front whenever the business needs you
• The  Behind the Curtain  Expert: You love a good spreadsheet as much as a good rally. You have a keen eye for detail and a passion for organisation
• Coachability: You take constructive feedback and criticism well. You’re a  growth mindset  person who wants to be better every single day
• People First: You have great energy and true compassion for both your team and your members
• Strong Operator: You understand P&L inside out and know exactly which levers to pull to drive revenue and control costs

• Rapid Progression: From GM to Multi‑Site Manager in 6 months, with clear sights on a Regional Manager role as we continue to scale.
• Autonomy: We give you the systems and the goal—how you get there and how you  wow  the Sheffield community is up to your creativity.
• The Padel Boom: Join the fastest-growing sport in the UK within a brand that is at the forefront of the industry.

Your recruiter for this role is Maddie Cummings, Recruitment Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below.