via indeed · 26 June 2026 ·today

Group General Manager

Manchester Central Full-time
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About Us

KRO Hospitality is a hospitality group committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio of boutique and branded hotels. With a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and people\-first leadership, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and commercially astute Group General Manager to oversee operations across three key properties:

  • Velvet Hotel Manchester

  • Forty Seven Hotel Manchester

  • Garner by IHG Preston, Samlesbury
This is a senior leadership role requiring a hands\-on operator who thrives in a fast\-paced environment and is passionate about driving performance, improving standards, and leading high\-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all three hotels

  • Drive revenue growth, profitability, and cost control in line with company targets

  • Lead, develop, and inspire Hotel Managers and departmental teams

  • Improve operational standards, guest satisfaction, and online reputation

  • Ensure full compliance with health \& safety, HR, and brand standards (where applicable)

  • Identify opportunities for growth, efficiencies, and business improvement

  • Work closely with ownership on business planning, reporting, and performance reviews

  • Implement strong leadership culture and accountability across all sites
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience as a General Manager or Regional Manager within hospitality

  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving financial performance

  • Hands\-on leadership style with the ability to drive change and accountability

  • Experience managing multiple sites or complex operations

  • Passion for guest experience, quality, and team development

  • Strong understanding of hotel operations including rooms, F\&B, and compliance

  • Resilient, driven, and comfortable operating in a turnaround or growth environment
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package

  • Performance\-based bonus structure

  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of KRO Hospitality

  • Autonomy and support to make a real impact

  • Career progression within a growing hospitality group
Pay: £45,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Flexitime

  • On\-site parking
Work Location: In person

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