General Manager Hotel

3/4 Star Hotel - Central / North West London / Zone 1
* Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
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We are recruiting a hands-on General Manager for a modern 120-bedroom, room-only hotel in central London, catering to both leisure and business guests.
This is a standalone operation within a small group structure. As such, the role requires a highly self-sufficient operator with a proven track record working with independent or small group hotels, comfortable working without extensive centralised support.
Key Responsibilities
* Full operational oversight of all departments (Reception, Housekeeping, Reservations and Sales)
* Direct leadership and support of all Heads of Department
* End-to-end responsibility for day-to-day hotel performance
* Ownership of financials, budgeting, business development and management reporting
* Driving service standards and guest satisfaction across the property
* Monitoring sales performance in line with business objectives
* Ensuring full compliance with statutory and company requirements
Experience Required
* Essential: Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as General Manager, Hotel Manager or Operations Manager within an independent hotel or small hotel group
* Candidates from large branded hotels without independent operational experience will not be considered
* Proven experience managing all departments with full P&L accountability
* Strong commercial awareness and hands-on operational approach
* Stable and consistent career history
What We Offer
* Salary £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
* Opportunity to lead an established independent hotel
* Autonomy to run and shape the business
* Supportive and collaborative senior leadership