Job Title: Hotel Manager
Agency: The Oakwood Hotel, Gloucester, England
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £38000 – £45000 / year

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Job Description

Discover Visa Sponsorship Hotel Jobs 2026 with an exciting Hotel Manager opportunity in Gloucester. Earn £38,000–£45,000 per year, lead a prestigious heritage hotel, enjoy performance incentives, free parking, staff benefits, professional growth, and visa sponsorship for suitable candidates. Apply today.

Hotel Manager – Visa sponsorship is available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Hotel Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our 55-bedroom heritage hotel in Gloucester.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences, driving revenue and profitability, and leading an engaged, high-performing team across accommodation, food and beverage, and public areas.

The successful candidate will take full operational ownership of the hotel, pub, grill restaurant, drawing room, and outdoor terrace, ensuring the hotel’s heritage character is complemented by exceptional service, strong financial control, and a safe, compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel, pub, restaurant, and all public areas.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation throughout the property.
• Lead from the front in delivering a memorable and personalised guest experience.
• Actively manage guest feedback, reviews, and complaints, ensuring prompt and positive resolution.

Leadership & Team Engagement

• Recruit, train, motivate, and develop a high-performing team across all departments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture.
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective rota planning and team deployment.

Commercial Performance & Revenue Generation

• Drive revenue across rooms, food, and beverage through upselling, promotions, and local market opportunities.
• Maximise occupancy, average room rate, and spend per head.
• Identify and implement initiatives to grow pub, restaurant, and terrace trade.
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to improve performance.

Financial & Cost Control

• Full responsibility for profit and loss performance.
• Strong focus on cost management, particularly wages, food and beverage margins, and utilities.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and stock controls.
• Ensure purchasing and supplier relationships deliver value and quality.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety legislation.
• Conduct and maintain risk assessments across the hotel, pub, and restaurant.
• Maintain food safety standards and licensing compliance.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and regularly reviewed.

Property & Standards

• Maintain the heritage character of the building while ensuring it is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to manage repairs, maintenance, and compliance works.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Hotel Manager or senior hospitality manager, ideally within a boutique or heritage hotel.
• Strong background in food and beverage operations.
• Commercially minded with a track record of improving revenue and controlling costs.
• Confident leader with excellent people management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, risk assessments, and compliance.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a busy operational environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Salary based on experience.
• Visa sponsorship is available for Suitable Candidates.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a distinctive heritage hotel with a strong local identity.
• Autonomy to shape the guest experience and commercial performance.
• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Supportive ownership and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location:

In person

Why Apply for This Hotel Manager Role?

This Hotel Manager position offers an exciting opportunity for hospitality professionals seeking leadership roles in the UK hotel industry. With visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates, competitive salary packages, performance incentives, and career development opportunities, this role is ideal for experienced hotel managers looking to advance their careers in a prestigious heritage hotel environment.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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