General Manager

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact.

As a General Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Annual bonus
• Annual celebration events 
• Monthly GM updates and social 
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
• Discount off overnight stays in London
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

As a General Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the busy operation at this venue.  

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive 

• Achieve and maintain the highest level of guest service whilst managing the day to day running of the restaurant
• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e. reviewing the P&L).
• Monitor sales results against budgeted expectations
• Ensure the team achieve and maintain the highest level of guest service.
• Provide daily and weekly sales achievements and corporate office.
• Build a strong working relationship with the client and deliver to their expectations
• Hire, develop and support the team
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores
• Work closely with the Sales, Marketing and Events team to market the venue 

• 5 + years’ industry experience in upmarket brands; at least 2 years’ experience as General Manager
• Financially astute with proven track record of exceptional sales, pricing and revenue management competencies
• Experience of managing, hiring and mentoring a team
• Pre-Opening experience would be advantageous
• Strong process orientation; Strong Leadership abilities and organizational skills;
• Must be strategic, creative and able to clearly communicate how plans will deliver on overall goals
• Go-getter; comfortable taking ownership of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.
• Outstanding PR and social integration skills to develop strong guest relations

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk