General Manager

General Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Staycity Aparthotels

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant urban aparthotel.
  • Company: Staycity, a modern aparthotel brand in prime European locations.
  • Benefits: Enjoy paid family leave, bonuses, discounts, and education support.
  • Other info: Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of hospitality in a newly refurbished property.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and 3+ years in hospitality management.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

Staycity is an urban aparthotel brand, blending the freedom of apartment living with the quality and consistency of a hotel stay. With locations in top European cities like Dublin, London, Paris, and Edinburgh, we provide home comforts in prime city spots — ideal for the modern traveller. Our mission is to help guests experience the city on their own terms — combining independence and hospitality in every stay. We’re a team of doers, thinkers, and hospitality lovers, committed to delivering standout guest experiences and building a culture we’re proud of.

The property is currently undergoing refurbishment with the aim of opening in September/October 2026. This is a 98 key property, with a large F&B space (50 covers), pantry shop, and a gym onsite.

Benefits:

  • Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
  • Bonus scheme that rewards high performers; based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
  • Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
  • Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
  • Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
  • Education Support to help you foster new skills
  • Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
  • Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As a General Manager, you will be automatically enrolled into our leadership program: Elevate - designed to harness your skills and make you an even better values driven and commercially astute leader.

We would love you to have:

  • Proven leadership experience and 3+ years in a similar level role, along with significant experience within the hotel or aparthotel sector
  • Full working proficiency in English
  • Demonstrated success in driving revenues through the strategic management of commercial initiatives
  • Humble and approachable, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
  • Forward-thinking and innovative, always looking for opportunities to improve operations
  • Self‑motivated and able to inspire and lead the team effectively
  • Energetic, flexible, and adaptable to changing circumstances
  • Possesses a keen eye for detail and is highly organized
  • Ability to adapt effectively and make decisions under pressure
  • Proficiency in engaging in strategic business discussions at a higher level
  • Demonstrable ability to motivate, appraise, support and challenge the team to deliver world‑class results on every aspect of the business
  • Experience in providing training, guidance, and support to all teams, actively participating in day‑to‑day department activities and driving the culture of the team
  • A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred

What you can do for us:

  • Support all HODs in all aspects of running the property, including front office, housekeeping, maintenance, sales and revenue
  • Ensure that all departments operate within the Staycity Group brand SOPs, monitoring and taking action to any feedback within a timely manner
  • Regularly evaluate individual and team performance against their goals to drive a high performance culture. Offer constructive feedback through on-the-job training, performance appraisals, one‑on‑one discussions, and team meetings.
  • Produce forecasts for revenues and costs and monitor that these are maintained within budgetary constraints and communicate to the EOD any shortcomings as soon as possible
  • Ensure the hotel complies with all legislation and Staycity Group requirements regarding H&S and any other statutory regulations
  • Enhance the team's skills and knowledge by delivering department‑specific training plans that align with our strategic goals
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with other departments, fostering effective communication and teamwork across the organization.
  • Monitor and action feedback received through guest satisfaction surveys, 3rd party websites and from guests after, and during their stay and resolve any guest disputes and complaints in a professional manner and within guidelines issued

Join us and be part of the journey.

Staycity Aparthotels

Contact Details:

Staycity Aparthotels Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Manager

Leadership Experience
Hospitality Management
Commercial Strategy
Team Motivation
Operational Improvement
Organisational Skills
Decision-Making Under Pressure