General Manager For New And Unique UK Retreat Job

GENERAL MANAGER FOR NEW, UNIQUE UK RETREAT

• Dorset | UK
• Permanent contract | Full Time 
• Up to £80,000 gross p.a. DOE
• August 2023

Chace People are working on behalf of our amazing client to find them a General Manager for their new retreat and farm based in the south west of England.

The farm and retreat has been developed and founded upon the vision of a family who have a passion for animals, wellbeing, food and nature with a modern, sustainable and purposeful approach. There is an expanding team already in place and you will join as part of the founding team. The team are enthusiastic, hardworking, dynamic, creative and like to do things well and with integrity.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will be continuously striving to achieve the company’s vision and will be integral to the development of the brand’s legacy, ensuring it continues to unfold and sit amongst the UK's best retreats. It is essential that the successful candidate not only believes in and upholds the company’s ethos, but is an ambassador for these values within the wider team and  guests.

You will join a hardworking and motivated team who are supportive and collaborative, whilst at the same time focused on delivering their individual responsibilities. This is an exciting time to join an expanding team which you will lead into the next phase of the retreat’s amazing journey.

Our client is looking to create a team built on respect in every aspect, whether it be the people you’re working with or the land you’re working on, where no job is too big or small for each member of the team and every guest is given a truly unique and immersive experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cashflow and P&L management
• Direct line management of the team including their appraisals and upskilling
• Setting the company’s 1, 5 and 10 year plan
• Developing the core strategies in all areas of the retreat, including farming, grounds, gardening, food, horses, vineyard and spa
• Develop strategies beyond the retreat
• Preparation of the team, and site, in readiness for the opening of the retreat
• Overseeing and managing all departments
• Management and running of the retreat once open
• Establishing and maintaining SOP’s to ensure the best level of service in all departments at all times
• Monthly and annual budgeting and reporting
• Ensuring the brand’s values and integrity are upheld at all time
• Creating a calm, curious, warm and welcoming environment for both staff and guest
• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Being a team player and happy to help where needed as this is a new business

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years at management level within the hospitality and/or retreat sector
• Experience managing and leading a team
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent business and commercial focus
• Hands on and approachable
• Ability to commute/relocate to Dorset

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a new, exciting company with the aim of becoming a market leader within their sector. If this sounds like the right role for you, then please do get in touch.

Only candidates with the relevant experience and excellent checkable references need apply.