Senior GM - South of England £100k

Senior Hotel General ManagerSouth of England £100,000 + benefits Luxury Country Estate The opportunity

A privately owned, ultra-luxury country retreat is looking for a Senior General Manager to lead its next chapter.

Intimate in scale and exceptional in standard, the estate combines refined accommodation, destination dining rooted in its own land, and a dedicated wellness offering, all set in some of England's most beautiful countryside. Guests come from around the world and expect the extraordinary.

This is a rare chance to shape a property that is still writing its story, working closely with owners who have deep roots in luxury hospitality.

The role

• Lead guest experience, rooms, food and beverage, wellness and events
• Hold full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting and commercial growth
• Build, develop and lead a strong head of department team
• Work alongside the estate, gardens and land teams so that every stay connects guests with the place
• Report directly to the owners, acting as their trusted partner in delivering the vision
• Look after UHNW and international guests with warmth, discretion and personal attention
• Raise the estate's profile with international luxury travel partners

About you

• An established General Manager or a proven senior operator from luxury hotels, country estates or resorts
• Modern in your thinking: you value personal, storytelling service over stiff formality
• Experienced in working with private owners and senior stakeholders, with the judgement and diplomacy that requires
• Commercially sharp, with a track record of improving performance without compromising standards
• A natural team builder who holds people accountable and develops talent
• Passionate about seasonal food, the outdoors and creating a genuine sense of place
• Ideally experienced in openings, repositioning or bringing a young property to maturity
• Willing to live in or relocate to a rural location

What's on offer

• £100,000 base salary plus benefits
• A senior leadership role with real autonomy and direct access to the owners
• The chance to define the culture and standards of a distinctive luxury estate