General Manager

General Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hollywood Bowl Group Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a vibrant team, drive performance, and create an exciting environment for customers.
  • Company: Join Hollywood Bowl Group, a leader in fun and entertainment with exciting growth plans.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a performance bonus, discounts, ongoing training, and mental health support.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement await you!
  • Why this job: Shape the future of leisure while making a real impact in a dynamic setting.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience as a General Manager in leisure or hospitality, with strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Are you a motivational General Manager looking for a highly autonomous role, with the power to really shape and influence the business? Are you looking for an employer that will heavily invest in you, and provide copious opportunities to develop your career further? Are you looking for a business that is financially stable and has very exciting growth plans? If so, then look no further!

The Why…

  • Performance bonus: 15% of annual base pay, paid quarterly
  • Access to our Electric Vehicle scheme
  • 50% off food when you are working
  • Optional pension plan
  • Earn additional days holiday with length of service up to five days
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Free games vouchers every month
  • 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends
  • Access to our Team Member Support Programme which includes counselling support, life coaching, computerised cognitive behaviour therapy and Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan
  • Financial long service awards
  • A £15 donation to our dedicated charity partner when you complete your induction
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits

The What…

As a General Manager for Hollywood Bowl Group, you will be responsible for running one of our busy centres. You will create a safe, fun, and vibrant environment for your team and customers. You will enjoy the freedom to make a real impact driving the financial and commercial performance of your business, across all four revenue streams; the bar, diner, amusements and bowling. You will be fully accountable for delivering all areas of your budget and KPIs, driving the profit performance of your centre and have the opportunity to share in the success. Within our fast‑paced, dynamic world, General Managers coach, lead, motivate and inspire team to deliver outstanding service that delights our customers and keeps them coming back for more.

To be successful, you should have:

  • Experience as a hands‑on General Manager ideally within the leisure, hospitality, or retail industry
  • Experience managing a budget size of at least £1m
  • A relentless approach to delivering the best operational standards in the industry
  • Evidence of optimising sales and performance of a business unit
  • A passion for people, with evidence of coaching, developing, and progressing your team
  • An empathetic and compassionate approach
  • Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability, to fit in with our fast‑paced environment
  • willingness to work nights and weekends

The Who…

Hollywood Bowl Group has a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition. Following our listing on the main stock market in 2016 we became Hollywood Bowl Group, seeking out the perfect locations for our bowling and golf centres nationwide. We formed our customer proposition, built on real feedback, and went from strength to strength with our in‑centre game technology and online scoring systems. Now with over 75 centres across the UK and 15 centres in Canada, operating under the Hollywood Bowl, Putt.

General Manager employer: Hollywood Bowl Group Careers

Hollywood Bowl Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a highly autonomous role for General Managers to shape the business while enjoying a vibrant work culture. With generous benefits such as performance bonuses, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive Team Member Support Programme, employees are empowered to thrive in a financially stable environment with exciting growth plans. Join us in creating memorable experiences for families and friends, all while being part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and development.

Hollywood Bowl Group Careers

Contact Details:

Hollywood Bowl Group Careers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Manager

Leadership Skills
Budget Management
Operational Standards
Sales Optimisation
Coaching and Development
Empathy
Resilience