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General Manager

General Manager

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Sector:

    Commercial Leisure

  • Job type:

    Full Time

  • Salary:

    £42000 - £44000 per annum + 10% bonus

  • Contact:

    David Peacock

  • Contact email:

    dp@leisurepeople.com

  • Job ref:

    CM2_1711109984

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-04-08

General Manager Chelmsford up to 44K basic OTE 48K

We are looking to recruit a hands-on General Manager to run a well-established and successful family entertainment centre/adventure park in Chelmsford. The park has benefited from a significant cap ex investment in 2023 and is budgeted to generate a turnover of £3.5m+ in 2024. Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the team to deliver the operational plan and ensure customers have a consistently excellent experience whilst visiting the Centre.
  • Be process and systems orientated with a keen eye for delivering labour management, operational detail and health and safety compliance.
  • Commercially astute to drive multiple revenue streams including admissions, party bookings and exclusive hire and the cafe.
  • Execute local sales and marketing plans, including social media management.
  • Will enjoy the ongoing coaching and development of your management team and front-line staff.
  • Work duty management shifts and a minimum of 1 weekend in 2.

Ideal backgrounds will be:

  • 3 years Managerial experience leading a customer focused high footfall business, ideally in family entertainment, health and fitness, hospitality, or retail management with a £2m+turnover..
  • A front of house approach to leading nd coaching teams and delivering a great customer experience.
  • Have an analytical approach and a passion to be the very best.
  • Be first aid qualified and have a strong knowledge of health and safety.

In addition to a competitive basic salary of up to 44K, there is an annual performance related bonus of up to 10% , 28 days holiday per annum, cash plan benefit scheme and free parking on site. There are also excellent opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to expand throughout the country.

Interviews are immediately available.