General Manager - Coworking Industry - Reading
Posted 9 days ago
- Reading, Berkshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
General Manager - Flexible Workspace Management
Serviced Office. Coworking. Flexible Office. Business Centre. Community Manager. Hospitality. Customer Service. Operations Management. Centre Manager.
Type: 12 Month FTC
Location: Reading
Salary: £39,000
Please note: this is a Maternity Cover 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Our client creates beautiful, flexible workspaces that provide hotel-style hospitality and members' club-like service. They've taken the best of serviced offices, coworking, high end hotels and hospitality, plus a splash of design agency and architectural practice.
In partnership with the best hospitality school in the world, the team are trained to provide highly professional support and build relationships with members. They want members to feel as though our client are part of their team, and that they are contributing to the development of their own working environment.
The GM is responsible for all aspects of managing the site and the experience of members. The GM is tasked with challenging the existing operation and implementing new opportunities to deliver best-in-class hospitality.
General Operations
Ensure the site is always effectively managed and staffed to the correct levels, managing the efficient day-to-day operation of the site.
Responsible for monitoring daily pre and post opening procedure standards (setup and clean-up).
Communicate and reinforce all company standards, policies and procedures
Have in-depth understanding of all FOH procedures, processes and IT systems used to manage members, operations, and the building.
Responsible for overseeing stock control, ordering and deliveries.
Oversee housekeeping, florists, laundry and dry cleaning, catering, business support services, maintenance, personal trainers, massage therapists, etc. and coordinate members use of all such services.
Keep all informational databases always updated.
Finance and Administration
Adhere to budgetary and expenditure constraints
Responsible for overseeing the ordering of all goods and services, in line with budget control.
Have a good understanding of the site management accounts, attend monthly financial meetings and account for discrepancies
Responsible for the achievement and maintenance of Gross Profit Margin targets.
Leadership and Management
To encourage morale and performance with hospitality focused service
Delegate effectively to staff, ensuring that they are given the opportunity to progress in their roles, including completing appraisals.
Ensure good communication with all staff by holding regular staff meetings to update on issues, forthcoming events, and any news for the coming weeks.
Ensure that the staff comply with all legislation regarding Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and licensing laws
Working closely with the Marketing department
Security, Health & Safety, Maintenance
Ensure that all legislative training is completed
Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and regulations within the workplace
Conduct monthly H&S meetings and internal audits
Members and Culture
Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with colleagues and members
Fostering a professional and productive work environment, by having knowledge of members and their business needs; aiding, networking and generally going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for all members
Conduct viewings with potential members and assist the Sales team with sales process.
Be proactive with events programme, assisted by events team
Lead on culture and partnerships through meaningful connections within the network.
Manage members on-boarding and off-boarding process.
Skills & Requirements
3+ years' experience as a Manager in the hospitality, retail or coworking industry
Highly skilled verbal and writing communication skills
Good organisation skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
TPBN1_UKCT
Serviced Office. Coworking. Flexible Office. Business Centre. Community Manager. Hospitality. Customer Service. Operations Management. Centre Manager.
Type: 12 Month FTC
Location: Reading
Salary: £39,000
Please note: this is a Maternity Cover 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Our client creates beautiful, flexible workspaces that provide hotel-style hospitality and members' club-like service. They've taken the best of serviced offices, coworking, high end hotels and hospitality, plus a splash of design agency and architectural practice.
In partnership with the best hospitality school in the world, the team are trained to provide highly professional support and build relationships with members. They want members to feel as though our client are part of their team, and that they are contributing to the development of their own working environment.
The GM is responsible for all aspects of managing the site and the experience of members. The GM is tasked with challenging the existing operation and implementing new opportunities to deliver best-in-class hospitality.
General Operations
Ensure the site is always effectively managed and staffed to the correct levels, managing the efficient day-to-day operation of the site.
Responsible for monitoring daily pre and post opening procedure standards (setup and clean-up).
Communicate and reinforce all company standards, policies and procedures
Have in-depth understanding of all FOH procedures, processes and IT systems used to manage members, operations, and the building.
Responsible for overseeing stock control, ordering and deliveries.
Oversee housekeeping, florists, laundry and dry cleaning, catering, business support services, maintenance, personal trainers, massage therapists, etc. and coordinate members use of all such services.
Keep all informational databases always updated.
Finance and Administration
Adhere to budgetary and expenditure constraints
Responsible for overseeing the ordering of all goods and services, in line with budget control.
Have a good understanding of the site management accounts, attend monthly financial meetings and account for discrepancies
Responsible for the achievement and maintenance of Gross Profit Margin targets.
Leadership and Management
To encourage morale and performance with hospitality focused service
Delegate effectively to staff, ensuring that they are given the opportunity to progress in their roles, including completing appraisals.
Ensure good communication with all staff by holding regular staff meetings to update on issues, forthcoming events, and any news for the coming weeks.
Ensure that the staff comply with all legislation regarding Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and licensing laws
Working closely with the Marketing department
Security, Health & Safety, Maintenance
Ensure that all legislative training is completed
Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and regulations within the workplace
Conduct monthly H&S meetings and internal audits
Members and Culture
Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with colleagues and members
Fostering a professional and productive work environment, by having knowledge of members and their business needs; aiding, networking and generally going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for all members
Conduct viewings with potential members and assist the Sales team with sales process.
Be proactive with events programme, assisted by events team
Lead on culture and partnerships through meaningful connections within the network.
Manage members on-boarding and off-boarding process.
Skills & Requirements
3+ years' experience as a Manager in the hospitality, retail or coworking industry
Highly skilled verbal and writing communication skills
Good organisation skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
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