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This Neo-Gothic masterpiece, set within 40 acres of parkland and woodland near Stratford-upon-Avon, blends dramatic architecture with discreet luxury - creating a workplace that is as inspiring as it is unique.\nAs part of our team, you’ll help bring the hotel’s rich heritage and quiet elegance to life for every guest. From welcoming visitors who come to explore our manicured gardens and historic ivy-clad ruins, to supporting the fine dining experience where candlelight, our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency, and menus celebrating the best of British provenance take centre stage, your role will help shape moments our guests never forget.\nIf you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Ettington Park Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.\nWe are currently recruiting for a Hotel Manager to Ettington Park Hotel, this is an exciting new role, reporting to an experienced Cluster General Manager who will offer support, mentoring and guidance you will have the opportunity to develop your career within Hand Picked Hotels towards a GM in the future.\nWhat will the role involve?\nAs Hotel Manager you will be fully accountable for exceeding guest expectations, delivering and exceeding the financial goals and objectives alongside team management.\nThe Hotel Manager is responsible for leading the hotel team to continually strengthen Hand Picked Hotels reputation in the market for hospitality, with service, excellence and consistency always being front and centre.\nAs the owner of the Hotel’s P&L, you will be an experienced innovator who enjoys leading from the front with passion, heart and soul inspiring, motivating, coaching and developing your colleagues so they reach their maximum potential.\nYou will be responsible for inspiring, motivating, developing your team to continually surpass our guest expectations whist identifying and delivering new revenue streams and opportunities.\nBe the face of Hand Picked Hotels in the local area and foster a positive, healthy work environment,\nLeading by example you will promote Hand Picked Hotels vision, purpose and values and drive the overall philosophy of service, excellence and consistency.\nBe responsible for driving implementation of central initiatives and representing the needs of hotel to the central and divisional teams.\nAre you Hand Picked?\nTo be considered for this role of Hotel Manager you must have current hotel or operations management experience within a country house or luxury hotel environment with a strong food and beverage background and all round hotel operations.\nYou must be able to demonstrate a solid commercial acumen, with the ability to drive sales, seek new revenue streams and partnerships that will increase profitability.\nYou will have previous experience of business planning, developing and implementing new initiatives to drive sales, whilst delivering a bespoke high end guest experience.\nA proven track record in people management, coaching and development and be an experienced innovator who will inspire others with your passion and flair, creating a winning team mentality.\nDue to the size of the hotel, this requires a hands-on Hotel Manager who will lead from the front.\nYou will have up to date knowledge of statutory obligations, including health and safety, and compliance.\nProficient in hotel software, opera, excel and office 36, procure wizard or similar.\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\nA highly competitive salary plus a share of service charge and excellent colleague benefits and hotel bonus scheme.\nA welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.\nOngoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.\n28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.\nAccess to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.\nCompany pension enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.\nOnline retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.\nDiscounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.\nAnnual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).\nIntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.\nColleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.\nRegular team gatherings and appreciation events.\nWho we are…\n Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 24 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day. Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Hotel Manager looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Ettington Park Hotel and apply now.\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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