Hotel General Manager

Role: Hotel General Manager

Location: Abingdon, Oxford

Salary: £50k plus £2k bonus

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for leading the way in providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Can you motivate a team? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Hotel General Manager who motivates their team to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Hotel General Manager who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to inspire a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Operational Management 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Events. 
• Ensure the hotel consistently delivers excellent service standards and guest satisfaction. 
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required. 
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with brand, company, and regulatory standards. 

Leadership & People Management 

• Lead, motivate, and develop departmental managers and team members. 
• Recruit, train, coach, and support staff to achieve business objectives. 
• Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities. 
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. 

Financial Management 

• Manage hotel budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. 
• Monitor revenue, costs, labour expenditure, and departmental profitability. 
• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue and improve operational efficiency. 
• Support sales and marketing initiatives to increase occupancy and revenue. 

Guest Experience 

• Ensure exceptional guest service is delivered at all times. 
• Handle escalated guest complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally. 
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance the customer experience. 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and hospitality throughout the hotel. 

Compliance & Health & Safety 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, food safety standards, and company policies. 
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are completed. 
• Maintain security procedures and emergency response plans. 
• Ensure licensing and legal requirements are adhered to at all times. 

Business Development 

• Support sales activities, local marketing initiatives, and community engagement. 
• Build relationships with corporate clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. 
• Identify opportunities for growth within accommodation, food and beverage, and events operations. 

Essential 

• Proven experience in hotel, hospitality, or leisure management. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities. 
• Financial and commercial awareness. 
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. 
• Excellent communication skills. 

Desirable 

• Hospitality Management qualification or equivalent. 
• Experience managing multi-department hotel operations. 
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems (PMS). 
• Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications. 

Personal Attributes 

• Guest-focused and service-driven. 
• Professional and approachable. 
• Commercially minded. 
• Resilient and adaptable. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Positive and motivational leader. 

Working Conditions 

• Full-time position. 
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required. 
• On-call responsibilities may apply depending on business requirements. 

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.