General Manager

A fantastic General Manager opportunity now exists in Basildon for this exciting leisure and hospitality venue which is part of a well-respected and highly successful private group of companies.

My client wants to recruit a General Manager who is people focused and a commercial leader who enjoys making decisions and has the autonomy to drive the business forward. Offering a range of fun and exciting interactive activities and events, this flagship venue offers a range of products which the whole family will enjoy.

As the General Manager, you will be tasked with the day-to-day management of the venues and the delivery of superb customer experience. A key focus will be to drive attendance through different sales and marketing techniques. Using your experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector, you will be expected to develop and engage with your staff, ensure outstanding customer service, and maximise sales, whilst hitting your EBITDA target.

Candidate Profile required:

• Previous experience in a general management role in Hospitality
• Managing a Food & Beverage operation, including a licensed bar, is essential
• Full budgetary control of £1M+
• An ability to proactively build relationships with local organisations
• An excellent track record of hitting and exceeding targets
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and experience implanting them
• Sound operational management

For the right candidate, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow a new site and progress your career. Basic salary is circa £50k plus bonus and additional benefits.

If you are interested to learn more about the role, or make an application, please contact James Procter for a confidential discussion.