Pear Tree Recruitment is delighted to partner with Shaftesbury Park in the recruitment of a General Manager! This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to be part of the day-to-day running and ongoing success of a state-of-the-art facility. Shaftesbury Park is a well-known venue of choice throughout the South West for social and corporate events and functions, as well as being home to the Dings Crusaders.
Shaftesbury Park is offering an excellent annual salary, incentive-related bonus, and a competitive overall package. This role is Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, but the successful candidate will be expected to work home game match days (approx. 20 Saturdays a season) and will get this time off in lieu.
Key responsibilities to include:
- Overseeing the operational management of the site
- Managing and delivering on all venue bookings
- Reviewing and implementing processes to improve the day-to-day running
- Setting business objectives to increase profitability and maximise customer satisfaction
- Completing banking and finance processes using Xero
- Managing all aspects of the bar including promotional events, inventory, stock management and ordering, and resource management
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and management of staff
- Ensuring high standards are maintained across the site, grounds, and facilities for patrons and visitors
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Managing media and other external communications
- Liaising with third parties as required including the hiring of the site’s facilities and coordination with the leased restaurant
It is vital that the General Manager has a wealth of experience within a sports or leisure environment and a proven track record of operational and people management. The General Manager will be engaging with customers, patrons, local businesses, upper management, and board members; therefore, it is paramount that the successful candidate has excellent communication and multi-tasking skills.
If you are interested in this position of would like to hear more details, then please contact us ASAP as Shaftsbury Park are looking to appoint their new General Manager within the next few weeks.