General Manager

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace health & wellbeing sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality. We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

Located in the heart of one of the UKs most vibrant and creative cities Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter is a modern high-performing hotel that combines contemporary comfort with genuine hospitality. Situated close to Manchesters iconic Northern Quarter the hotel attracts a diverse mix of corporate leisure group and international travellers throughout the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven hotel leader to take ownership of a thriving business inspire a passionate team and make a lasting impact within one of the worlds most recognised hospitality brands.

Hampton by Hilton is one of Hiltons most successful and fastest growing brands worldwide. Known for its friendly service quality accommodation and reliable guest experience Hampton by Hilton delivers everything guests need for a great stay. As part of Hilton team members benefit from the strength of a globally respected brand industry leading commercial support and outstanding career development opportunities.

As General Manager reporting to Director of Operations you will be the driving force behind the success of the hotel. Youll lead from the front creating an engaging culture where colleagues feel empowered guests receive exceptional experiences and commercial performance exceeds expectations.

You will have full responsibility for all aspects of the hotels operation leading your team to achieve outstanding guest satisfaction financial performance and employee engagement results.

• Leading and inspiring the hotel team to deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.
• Taking full accountability for the hotels commercial performance profitability and market positioning.
• Developing and implementing strategic business plans to maximise revenue and profitability across all departments.
• Creating a high performance culture through coaching mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Building strong relationships with owners key stakeholders local businesses and community partners.
• Driving guest satisfaction through operational excellence and a relentless focus on service quality.
• Managing all aspects of budgeting forecasting and financial control.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensuring the hotel consistently meets Hilton brand standards and RBH operational expectations.
• Championing employee engagement wellbeing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Leading recruitment succession planning and talent development programmes across the hotel.
• Working closely with regional support teams to drive innovation efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Acting as the face of the hotel within Manchesters business and hospitality community.
• Delivering a safe compliant and well-maintained environment for guests and colleagues.

• Previous experience as a General Manager within the hotel industry.
• A proven track record of delivering strong financial and commercial results.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets forecasts and business plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for creating memorable guest experiences and driving service excellence.
• Experience building a positive culture focused on engagement accountability and performance.
• The ability to confidently analyse performance data and make strategic decisions.
• Strong understanding of hotel operations across all departments.
• A proactive resilient and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience working within branded hotel environments would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people.

This isnt simply a General Manager position. Its an opportunity to lead a high profile hotel in one of the UKs most exciting cities whilst shaping the future of both the business and its people.

Youll have the autonomy to make decisions the support of an award winning management company and the opportunity to create a culture where colleagues thrive and guests return time and time again.

If youre a dynamic leader who loves developing teams driving commercial success and delivering exceptional hospitality wed love to hear from you.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people:

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity adoption & shared parental leave
• Course sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn 250 per referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events throughout the year
• Free meals on duty
• Excellent career development opportunities across RBH and our international brand partners
• And much much more

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments please contact

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.