General Manager

Searcys are seeking an experienced and inspiring General Manager to lead operations at one of our flagship events venues. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about delivering seamless event experiences, exceeding client expectations, and driving commercial success.

The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England.

Searcys are proud to work alongside The Kings Fund providing high end hospitality and catering for their prestigious event calendar.

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
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
• Discount off overnight stays in London
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

There is an opportunity for a General Manager to join the Searcys team at what is an exciting time in the Company’s development. 

You would be expected to work some evenings at the larger events

Job type: Full Time 

Salary: Competitive 

Key Responsibilities:

• To set an annual budget in line with company targets and to deliver forecasts and yearly targets.
• To monitor monthly and quarterly targets whilst ensuring that you’re on track for delivering full year targets.
• To set the strategic plans for driving profitable sales and improving standards
• To recruit, motivate, develop and manage the talents within the venue required to deliver venue objectives
• To ensure the resource plan for venue is appropriate and maximises opportunity to deliver budget and retain staff
• To ensure that all aspect of client and company expectations are communicated to all levels across the venue
• To build and maintain a solid and professional relationship with the client and other key stakeholders.
• To ensure effective communication and engagement with the client
• To ensure that the location has an accurate and efficient financial control system in place and the Evolution software system is in full use.
• To ensure that Support Office and your Operations Director and other Executive team members receive all appropriate financial information promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that the location adhere to company banking and cash security procedures in line with the company policy
• To ensure the venue achieves a minimum score of 90% on European Safety Bureau and 5* scores on EHO visits
• To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures.
• To conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regard to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the company manual.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience with demonstrable skills and success in leading and developing others
• 5+ years of experience in the hospitality and events sector 
• Experience in managing a P&L
• Proven track record of achieving sales and performance targets 
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Experience in managing a large scale management team

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.