Executive Director of Hospitality

4 weeks ago


Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
General Manager - Lounge Operations

Lounges are unique establishments that rely on exceptional leaders to drive their success. As a General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of your lounge, ensuring that every customer leaves with a positive experience. Your leadership skills will be put to the test as you manage your team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.


The Benefits

  • Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours
  • Staff food on every shift
  • 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
  • Paid breaks
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
  • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
  • Achievable bonuses
  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off

What We're Looking For

  • You are probably an existing General Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Restaurant manager with a background in restaurants, bars, caf or coffee shops.
  • You will have experience of working in a bar environment with serving freshly made food and drinks preparation.
  • You will be familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements, customer sentiment plus others in line with brand standards and a budget.
  • You will have delivered successful training and recruitment for front of house teams including servers through to Assistant Managers.
  • Ideally some experience back of house, understand what makes kitchen and kitchen teams click would be preferable.

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