General Manager

Are you a strong leader who knows how to lead, empower, and inspire your team? The important stuff: Highly competitive salary Attractive car allowance Private medical insurance Group income protection Pension Performance related annual bonus 33 days annual leave Free health club membership (T&Cs apply) Discounts across The QHotels Collection Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking General Manager to lead a standout lifestyle resort in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, just 15 minutes out of the city centre of Leeds. This isn’t your typical GM role—this is a chance to bring your wealth of experience to take Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort on the next stage of its journey. We are exceptionally proud of our journey so far bringing together local culture, a high performing team and exceptional guest experiences into something truly memorable. Continual investment in the property has taken the resort to a whole new experience level for our guests and employees. Due to our General Manager being offered the opportunity to advance his career overseas, we find ourselves in the rare position of advertising this role. This property is a key part of our portfolio having won Hotel of the year 2024 and our current General Manager having been awarded General Manager of the year 2023 and 2025 at our company wide awards. What will I do? You’ll be a strong leader who will have the ability inspire and empower a talented team, drive commercial success, and bring innovative ideas to the table. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the hotel’s identity and elevate it to new heights, while ensuring that every guest leaves with an experience they will want to share with everyone. Is this the role for me? Passionate about continually driving commercial and financial performance, with a proven ability to deliver results, including generating a turnover in excess of £9 million Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, to lead the management team and support all departments in delivery of operational targets Strong business acumen coupled with knowledge & understanding of all commercial and financial aspects of hotel operations Responsible for delivering the hotel budget and sales strategy, developing new and creative opportunities to maximise sales and increase revenue Previous experience operating a M&E, Golf, Leisure & Spa, or a multifaceted hotel with a minimum of 100 bedrooms Create a culture focused on delivering the highest levels of customer scores and online reputation Identify potential opportunities and challenges and devise strategies to deal effectively with both Highly passionate & driven about hospitality Curious to find out more? Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort located on the outskirts of Leeds and is a 4*, 152-bedroom property. Our hotel is set in 300 acres of woodland with a 27-hole golf course, trackman driving range and dining options which include the Calverley Grill restaurant, the Claret Jug restaurant, and stunning Champagne bar. We also offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis treatment spa. The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly. The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 7/9/2025