Assistant General Manager in Watford

Bring the energy. Build a brilliant team. Help create the moments guests come back for. Join our client as Assistant General Manager in Stevenage and put your leadership skills at the heart of a business built around play. Assistant General Manager Stevenage Salary £34,234 Full Time, Permanent 45 hours per week Annual bonus scheme Great experiences start with great teams. Ready to lead one? From a warm welcome to a little friendly competition, every part of a visit matters. Our client is looking for an Assistant General Manager who can inspire people, keep operations running smoothly and spot opportunities to grow the business. If you're an experienced Duty Manager or Deputy Manager ready for your next challenge, this is your opportunity to help shape a venue where guests love spending time and colleagues feel proud to work. About Our Client Our client is a growing leisure business that brings people together through experiences spanning crazy golf, electro darts, shuffleboard and pool. With ambitious growth plans, the business is committed to making its venues welcoming, inclusive and accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Its culture encourages positive energy, fresh ideas, teamwork and trust, with colleagues supporting each other and taking responsibility for getting things right. About the Role Working closely with our client's Dual-Site General Manager, you'll help lead the Stevenage venue across guest experience, team development and commercial performance. You'll be visible on the floor, ready to support your colleagues and confident making decisions. Whether you're coaching a supervisor, improving service or turning performance figures into practical action, you'll help the team deliver a great experience every day. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the team:
Recruit, welcome, train and coach colleagues, giving Duty Managers and Supervisors the support and direction they need to succeed. Creating memorable guest experiences:
Keep service standards high, respond to feedback and resolve concerns with care. Growing revenue:
Make the most of bookings and venue capacity, maintain accurate pricing and champion relevant upselling across activities, food, drink and retail. Bringing promotions to life:
Deliver and track offers, encourage repeat visits and support campaigns that connect with the venue's audiences and local community. Managing performance and costs:
Review results, contribute to budgets and reporting, and plan staffing around demand. Overseeing food, drink and retail:
Maintain service and presentation standards, manage purchasing and stock costs, and ensure food hygiene requirements are met. Keeping the venue ready for play:
Oversee daily checks, coordinate maintenance and contractors, and ensure health and safety issues are recorded and addressed. Throughout it all, you'll lead by example and create an environment where people feel included, valued and motivated to do their best. About You You know how to bring out the best in people while keeping a busy operation on track. You're approachable, organised and commercially aware, with the confidence to solve problems and the attention to detail to follow things through. You'll bring: At least two years' experience as a Duty Manager or Deputy Manager. Operational site management experience. Strong leadership, delegation and people management skills. Clear communication and a practical approach to coaching and development. The ability to prioritise, manage change and make sound decisions. A positive attitude and the drive to improve results and guest experiences. A good GCSE standard of education. A driving licence. P&L experience and a background in sales and marketing would be an advantage. A Personal Licence and First Aid at Work certification are preferred. Why Join Our Client? You'll play a meaningful part in a growing leisure business, with the opportunity to influence how the venue performs and how your team develops. There's variety, responsibility and a clear purpose behind the work: creating a welcoming place where people can enjoy themselves and spend time together. How to Apply If you have the skills and experience required for this Assistant General Manager position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. Our client is committed to making its recruitment process accessible to all. Please speak with the hiring manager if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include: Deputy General Manager, Deputy Manager, Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager, Leisure Manager, Entertainment Venue Manager, Hospitality Manager, Operations Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Leisure Management Jobs Stevenage.
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