Full-time • Front of House • 45.00 Hours per week
41 Portland Place is a central London event venue providing period and modern rooms for events, meetings, and corporate events. Well known as a stylish central London venue for all occasions.
As a General Manager, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
* 50% discount across Searcys venues
* Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
* Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
* Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
* Your birthday off to celebrate in style
* A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
As a General Manager for Searcys, you will be a key leader in the organisation, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving business growth, and ensuring the overall success of your team and venue. You will have a proven track record in strategic leadership and establishing a positive, nurturing, and inclusive working environment for your team.
Key Responsibilities:
* To set an annual budget in line with company targets and to deliver forecasts and yearly targets.
* To monitor monthly and quarterly targets whilst ensuring that you’re on track for delivering full year targets.
* To set the strategic plans for driving profitable sales and improving standards.
* To recruit, motivate, develop, and manage the talents within the venue.
* To ensure that all aspects of client and company expectations are communicated to all levels across the venue.
* To build and maintain a solid and professional relationship with the client and other key stakeholders.
* To ensure that Support Office and your Operations Director and other Executive team members receive all appropriate financial information promptly and accurately.
* To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation and procedures.
* To conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regard to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the company manual.
Minimum Requirements:
* 5+ years of management or leadership experience with demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others.
* 5+ years of experience in the hospitality and events sector.
* Experience in managing a P&L.
* Proven track record of achieving sales and performance targets.
* Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Experience in managing a large-scale management team.
Searcys, Britain’s oldest catering and restaurant brand, was established in 1847. We are best known for our Champagne Bars, Restaurants, and stunning Events Venues in iconic destinations such as 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.
Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service, quality, and innovation is reflected in every aspect of our brand. At Searcys, we recognise the value of individuality and actively embrace the diversity of our teams, as they are the cornerstone of our success.
If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and seek a dynamic work environment that celebrates your unique strengths, we would love for you to join our team!
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