General Manager

Job description
General Manager Vacancy

The Swan, Bibury

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Manager to build on the success of the beautiful Swan Hotel, Bibury, part of the stunning collection of seven Cotswold Inns Hotels.

Located in the charming Cotswold village of Bibury, once described by William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England.’ Tourist hotspots in Bibury include Arlington Row, a row of weaver’s cottages owned by the National Trust, the River Coln, Bibury Trout Farm and the Church of St Mary, a Saxon Church dating back to AD1130. It is these elements that make Bibury such a huge draw for local and international tourist, as well as a dream wedding location.

The Swan is a busy 22 bedroomed hotel, including 4 stunning Cotswold Stone cottages, which are due to be fully refurbished in time for Christmas! It also boasts an elegant bar, courtyard, private gardens, and a Double Rosette-awarded brasserie, which welcomes residents and visitors to the village alike. It is a fast paced environment hosting upwards of 45 weddings a year, large numbers of tourists, tour groups, along with other events and conferences throughout the year.

The next General Manager of The Swan Hotel will need to have experience in delivering both high volume premium function and food occasions and will have previous hotel experience. The ability to train and motivate the team to offer great service especially during peak trading will be essential. Building and maintaining strong relationships between each department within the hotel will be vital. Impeccable retail standards will be essential to the future success of the hotel.

This is a live-out position. So, if you love country life, thrive on operating a complex seasonal business and are looking for your next challenge this could be the right move for you.

What We Can Offer You
• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What We Look For In a General Manager
• Pride in being the driving force behind the success of the business.
• Someone who can motivate and support the team as well as create a special atmosphere for customers.
• A commercially minded individual.
• A confident manager with great decision-making skills.
• Ability to take ownership of problems.
• Great communication skills
• Passion for fresh food, great wines, and engaging service. Read more