General Manager - Coaching Inn

Location Keswick
Discipline: Hospitality
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££35,000 - £40,000 pa Basic + Generous Bonus + Live in available
Contact name: Sukh Samra

Contact email: sukh@flowrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: Keswick6
Published: 19 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Our client is a leading Hotel operator based in the picturesque Lake District.  They are currently looking to recruit a General Manager for their Coaching Inn based in the heart of Keswick.

As General Manager, you’ll take the reins of daily operations, leading a dedicated team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while fostering a strong sense of community. This is not just a desk-based role; you’ll be actively involved in all aspects of the business—whether it’s meeting with customers, motivating staff on the floor, or ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.

We’re looking for someone with at least two years of experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You’ll need to balance a sharp focus on strategy and profitability with a practical, hands-on approach to staff management and service excellence. Your leadership will inspire the team to consistently deliver high standards of service and presentation that exceed guest expectations.

You will be conversant with

  • Managing and controlling expenditure

  • Analysing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies

  • Recruiting, training and monitoring staff

  • Planning work schedules for individuals and teams

  • Ensuring security is effective

  • Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, food safety and other statutory regulations.

The Rewards:

  • Competitive salary

  • Generous annual bonus scheme.

  • Live-in accommodation is available for a period of up to 3 - 6 months until you find your own place

  • Staff discount scheme in all our clients hotels and Restaurants.

  • Full support of the directors, the group Operations Manager and the marketing team, so you will be able to fully concentrate on making the Hotel a continued success. 

  • Joining one of the most successful hotel groups in the Lake District