, a contemporary hotel in Southend with excellent event facilities and the 1935 Rooftop Restaurant where you can savour modern British dishes whilst overlooking the runway and the surrounding countryside. At The Holiday Inn Southend, we are not just looking for a General Manager; we are seeking a visionary leader who can elevate the guest experience, inspire the team, and maximise the potential of this four-star vibrant property. This is more than a hotel; its a key focal point for the local area and the first or final step on the journey for airport passengers throughout the year. Who are we? Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. Were passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our people first approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. What is in it for you? As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities Hotel discounts portfolio wide Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa Wagestream Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing. 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme A day in the life of As General Manager your role will be to lead a team of hospitality experts to achieve revenue and growth for our owners within a full-service hotel setting. Beyond driving performance metrics like revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, this role calls for a leader who can cultivate a high-performing team. We want someone who fosters a culture of engagement and development, empowering their colleagues to deliver world-class hospitality. Your leadership will not only shape the guest experience but also create a workplace where individuals thrive and grow. You will be an ambassador for the guest journey, ensuring brand values and service behaviours are delivered consistently in a professional and friendly environment, with a view to building the reputation of the hotel What do we need from you? Youll be the hotels focal point and custodian, leading your team from the front whilst demonstrating your extensive experience when it comes to setting the standard in hospitality. Commercially driven, youll be able to able to utilise your skillset to drive revenue and rooms business at this Youll be an inspirational people leader, with a high level of personal resilience to drive change, evidence of engaging hearts and minds and delivering a compelling vision for a business. With the scope of the role, team and property in mind, you will have demonstrable experience as a General Manager within a similar environment. With the hotels proximity to the airport, previous experience in a property near to a major transport hub would also be advantageous Your role will also include managing multiple stakeholders, therefore experience working closely with owners or in a 3rd party management model will be crucial to the success of this role. As a business who acknowledges that people are at the heart of our operation, youll be able to demonstrate a proven ability to nurture and develop talent at all levels. At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone A Place to Grow So, click apply today, wed love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality. About Holiday Inn Southend At Holiday Inn® Southend hotel, located a stones throw from Southend Airport, we are committed to investing in and developing our team, in return for your commitment to ensure every guest has a positve experience. At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need you to: • Be you by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people • Get ready by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for any-thing • Show you care by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests • Take action by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile Our hotel was built in 2012 and our guests benefit from 129 modern bedrooms, state of the art conference and event facilities, and a stylish rooftop restaurant & bar, "1935" offering contemporary British fare and views of the airport runway and surrounding countryside. We have a great product but our most important asset is our team, who provide consistently high level service, have a great personality and a passion for delivering a 5 service. About Holiday Inn Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts :Do you want to work for one of the world's best known hotel brands? With a well-earned reputation for friendly service and good value for money, our hotels and resorts are fresh, modern and known throughout the world. Our guests include all sorts of different people – some travelling for fun, often with their families and others travelling on business. With over 1,200 hotels and resorts worldwide there will be one in a city or resort location near you. AMRT1_UKCT