Ö Do you have a passion for hospitality and want to lead a historic hotel’s transformation?
Ö Are you ready to play an instrumental role in shaping the hotel proposition?
Ö Are you a people person who can lead, inspire and motivate?
Ö Do you have a can do, hands on, front and centre attitude?
If so read on….
We are seeking a driven and visionary General Manager to lead the next phase for The Mount Somerset Hotel. This unique opportunity involves managing the complete refurbishment of our 17-bedroom property and the day-to-day running of our highly regarded 100 cover restaurant.
You’ll be tasked with shaping and developing a long-term proposition for our F&B offerings while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality leader with experience in start-ups and project management to take ownership of the hotel’s transformation into an award-winning destination.
What will the role involve....
* Lead the hotel’s refurbishment, preserving its historic charm while ensuring exceptional operating standards.
* Manage a team of 15-20 staff, fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
* Oversee daily operations of the hotel and restaurant, delivering consistent, high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
* Own and drive the financial performance of the business, including financial and KPI reporting.
* Develop and enhance the restaurant’s offerings, focusing on high quality seasonal and local produce.
Who are we looking for....
* Proven boutique or independent hotel experience managing start-up projects and refurbishments.
* Strong business acumen with demonstratable evidence in managing profitability.
* Excellent leadership qualities with experience managing and developing people and operations.
* Dedication to delivering a professional yet relaxed and welcoming guest experience.
* Someone emotionally invested in transforming a historic boutique property into an award-winning destination.
Why apply?
This is rare and exciting opportunity to help define and take ownership of a hotel's transformation and help take it from strength to strength, you will be joining at the start of the process where you will have an opportunity to truly help shape its future direction, operation and ethos.
The Mount Somerset Hotel is a historic gem nestled between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, offering not only a stunning backdrop but also the chance to make a real impact in its journey to excellence.