Overview
General Manager – London, England
Company Description
Searcys are looking for a inspiring and people focused General Manager to lead the team at Stationers’ Hall.
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.
Stationers’ Hall is a Grade I listed building, close to St Paul’s Cathedral. It is one of the few ancient Livery Halls remaining in the City of London. Completed in 1673 after the Great Fire of London, the Hall’s suite of magnificent, inter-linking rooms as well as the secluded garden, make it one of the most sought after venues in the City for corporate events and Private Functions.
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 38 days annual leave (dependant 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
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Job Description
The role combines high-end hospitality management skills whilst overseeing a variety of catering operations, including members events, hall lunches, commercial venue hire.
You are responsible for leading, managing, developing and implementing growth strategies. Responsibilities also include different tasks such as contributing to marketing strategies, recruiting, training, overseeing food quality as well as presence within service and events.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications
- Understand the guest and how to efficiently manage the guests’ expectations.
- To have a great front of house presence, be a leader and inspire your team.
- Work closely with your team to uphold the companies legacy and brand.
- Fully understands and articulates 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.
- To demonstrate an up to date in depth understanding of the Events and Restaurants industry.
- Identifies 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.
Additional Information
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.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
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