Aspiring General Manager — Lead a Boutique Hotel Team in Birmingham

About the Location

Opened 2001, 66 Bedrooms, 59-seater Bistro, 4 Private Event Spaces – seating up to 100. Once an eye hospital, this landmark Victorian building built in 1884, is located in the central business district of the city, close to the Jewellery Quarter and the popular Broad Street area. With world-class retail and cuisine, the city is a vibrant cultural cauldron with something for everyone and benefits from excellent links for regional and international travellers. Birmingham has 35 miles of canals, which is said to be more than Venice. They're enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and narrowboat owners and they are a reminder of a unique industrial history.

About the Role

Hotel Du Vin is looking for a leader in the making. Someone who will understand that running a successful business isn't just about exceeding the brand standards, or having a super P&L. We want someone who will look after the team, and by developing them will deliver the expectation of celebrity service. You will be 12 months (or less) from running your own hotel and keen to join a brand that will give you the opportunity to shine. In this role you're a real organiser, who loves leading and motivating your team. You will be driving the brand strategy in all elements of the business and set HDV apart from the competition as a preferred employer and destination to stay, eat and drink. You will know the market and understand how to maximise revenue within the business by looking at the bigger picture, managing the detail through your department managers and team will be second nature and leading from the front to set the example is something you are no stranger to. Ideally you will have had previous experience in managing large teams and you will have a sound knowledge of food and drink in a similar sized property however this isn't a deal breaker.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 for getting your mates jobs.
• A decent uniform that doesn't make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
• Wagestream, giving instant access to your pay as it's earned.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.
• Private Medical Healthcare upon completing your probationary period.
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI's.
• Critical Illness cover.
• Life Assurance.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels.
• Moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.