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• 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

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