General Manager

Searcys are looking for an inspiring and people-focused General Manager to lead the team at the HAC (Honourable Artillery Company).

As a General Manager for Searcys, you will need to be a motivated leader who has a proven track record of delivering seamless, high-profile events. The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in event management, hospitality, and catering.

The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden. This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and a unique outdoor space nestled within the city backdrop.

As a General Manager, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style

As a General Manager for Searcys, you will be a key leader in the organisation, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving business growth, and ensuring the overall success of your team and venue. You will have a proven track record in strategic leadership and establishing a positive, nurturing, and inclusive working environment for your team.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the guest and how to efficiently manage their expectations.
• Have a great front-of-house presence, be a leader, and inspire your team.
• Work closely with your team to uphold the company's legacy and brand.
• Fully understand and articulate the financial targets.
• Establish and maintain realistic budgets and identify ways to improve profitability.
• Effectively manage cost controls and ensure budgets are carefully adhered to.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date in-depth understanding of the Events and Restaurants industry.
• Identify business opportunities that have the greatest potential return on investment and are consistent with the company goals and brand.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.

5+ years of management or leadership experience with demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others.

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the hospitality and events sector.
• Experience in managing a profitable P&L.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and performance targets.
• Develop and implement strategies for growth and innovation.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Loves food!
• Loves Hospitality and Events!

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847. Working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special; we are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

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