Job title: General Manager
Rate of pay / hours: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hotel du Vin, Cambridge
We have an exciting opportunity to join our stunning Hotel du Vin Cambridge, as General Manager. We’re looking for a leader, someone who will understand that running a successful business isn’t just about exceeding the brand standards, or having a super P&L. We want someone who will look after the team and by developing them, will deliver the expectation of first-class service.
In this role you’re a real organiser who loves leading and motivating your team. You will be driving the brand strategy in all elements of the business and set Hotel Du Vin apart from the competition as a preferred employer and destination to stay, eat and drink.
You will understand how to maximise revenue within the business by looking at the bigger picture, managing the detail through your department managers and team will be second nature and leading from the front to set the example is something you are no stranger to.
Our Hotel du Vin Cambridge occupies a quaint location on Trumpington Street amidst the backdrop of Grade II listed buildings, elegant architecture, and meandering cobbled streets, and offers 41 uniquely designed rooms and suites, a Bistro, Cellar Bar, and stunning function rooms, we’re, therefore, looking for someone with previous experience in managing a similar sized hotel with a strong focus on food and beverage.
In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:
- Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison & Hotel du Vin with rooms available from £65 per night
- Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate
- 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
- Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
- High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
- Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
- Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
- We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
- We work with Stream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
- We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversaries (and beyond) with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
- Critical Illness cover
- Life Assurance
Our Sustainability Goals:
- 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
- We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
- We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
- Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace
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Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
