General Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 i £40,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Fort William, PH33 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | HIJOBS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 362419 |
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Overview
In anticipation of the departure of our existing GM, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious General Manager with a strong background in hospitality to lead and grow the ever evolving boutique-style independent Highland Cinema Restaurant and Bar in the heart of Fort William. If you’re looking for a new challenge, are driven, articulate, passionate about customer service and hospitality we’d like to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build, lead, inspire and manage a team of over 25 staff and Managers across a busy, vibrant and diverse hospitality business. Experience of running events and sales would be beneficial, though not essential. You will work closely with our existing management team and the company Chairperson to oversee, develop, continue to grow and improve all aspects of the operations, delivering exceptional customer service at all levels, with a good understanding of the financial and operational aspects of the business.
This is a unique opportunity to take over leadership of an outstanding, award-winning destination in the West Highlands and help steer it to further successes. In return, we offer an attractive annual salary, plus other benefits.
Recognised as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’, Lochaber is a majestic part of the Scottish West Highlands. Home to the UK’s tallest mountain, Ben Nevis; the famous Jacobite steam train viaduct trip made famous by Harry Potter; fantastic mountain biking, hiking and climbing; sailing and kayaking; annual events and more; this is the perfect home for outdoor lovers and young families who enjoy adventure.
Interested applicants can find more details plus how to apply on our website at https://www.highlandcinema.co.uk/careers/
Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is to be a thriving, vibrant hub for film, food, culture and excellence in Lochaber, providing a welcoming destination for local residents and West Highland visitors alike throughout the year.
Our mission is to bring a smile to people’s faces even on the wettest day, by providing warm, welcoming Highland hospitality, great films, interesting events and a high quality food and drink experience.
Our shared team values are Service, Trust, Action, Relationships and Smiles (STARS).
Background
Highland Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, independent venue with a vibrant café bar and pizzeria, offering warm Highland hospitality, great food and good times. We show all the latest films, Live Cinema, locally relevant titles and host community-focused events. More than just a home for film, we are a welcoming space all year round for guests to relax, connect and enjoy.
Highland Cinema opened on the 25th September 2020, bringing big screen films back to Lochaber for the first time in 15 years, in a brand new, purpose-built two screen establishment, that combines cutting-edge technology with a beautiful, iconic and traditional style Highland building.
Duties and responsibilities
- To lead, inspire, motivate and manage a team of 25+ across a busy, vibrant and diverse hospitality business, comprising a two-screen cinema and restaurant bar.
- To work closely with the Chairperson and existing management team to ensure smooth running of day-to-day activities, including development of staff rotas.
- To identify opportunities and help develop and grow the business in new directions with local businesses, offering different events, workshops, private viewings, live music, etc.
- To act as the ‘guardian’ of the business and its policies and procedures, promoting best practice and ensuring high standards in all aspects of operation.
- To take responsibility for the condition of the building and equipment.
- To provide leadership and guidance in key aspects of the business, and take a hands-on approach to management and training.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant industry and government regulations and requirements.
- To undertake such duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and level of this post.
Essential Experience and Competencies
- Experience and success working at Senior Management level within the hospitality industry.
- Articulate and a good communicator.
- Experience of successfully managing, building and supporting a team.
- Experience of working with financial budgets and reporting.
- Good working knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
Organisational responsibility
This position reports to the Chairperson and is reported to by all other managers.
The information here is designed to help you in understanding your role, but is not intended to be a definitive list of your duties, as flexibility in meeting the needs of the business and its customers is expected.
Salary details
- £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, plus profit share/bonus
- Staff meals on shift
- Complimentary cinema tickets
- Statutory holiday entitlement
- Parking space
How To Apply
Please submit your CV plus a short covering letter describing your background, why you would like to be the new General Manager of the Highland Cinema and what you can bring to the role, to hr@highlandcinema.co.uk
If you have any questions about this role, please email gm@highlandcinema.co.uk
Closing Date And Interviews
Applications must be in by 5pm, Friday 5th September. Interviews for potential parties will take place soon after, with a provisional starting date of Monday 6th October 2025, to allow overlap time with the existing GM before her last day on Sunday 19th October. An exact starting date will be provided upon the issuing of a formal offer to you.