General Manager – Brand New Opening

Gloucester

up to £45,000 + bonuses

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new leisure and family entertainment site in Gloucester. This is a rare chance to take ownership of a brand-new operation, working closely with the business owner to shape the team, culture, and customer experience from day one.

With ambitious plans for growth and future sites, this role offers huge potential for career development as the business expands.

The Role

As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the site’s operations and commercial performance. You will lead from the front, motivating your team to deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the successful opening and ongoing management of the site
• Recruiting, developing, and leading a motivated team, including Assistant Managers and front-line staff
• Driving business performance and revenue through effective planning and commercial initiatives
• Ensuring health, safety, and operational standards are consistently met
• Building strong community and corporate links to establish the site in the local area

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic and commercially astute leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What do we need from you?

• Experience in General Management within leisure, hospitality, or family entertainment
• Proven success in opening and developing new sites (preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent commercial acumen and results-driven mindset
• A hands-on, approachable leadership style, with a passion for delivering unforgettable customer experiences

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year plus performance-related bonuses
• The chance to lead an exciting new opening with significant opportunities for progression as the business grows

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness & leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.