General Manager

We are looking for a talented General Manager to join our team at The Old Bridge, Holmfirth, near Huddersfield.

The Old Bridge was recently reinvested in by The Coaching Inn Group and re-opened in February 2026 with a great new modern fresh look for our guests. As a bar, restaurant and hotel in the picturesque part of Yorkshire it is at the center of Holmfirth and offers a great place for tourists and locals to have a coffee, eat some lunch or dinner, or just watch the world go by sitting on the terrace!

We are now in need of a General Manager to cover 6 months maternity leave and lead the team over the busy summer months. The team want a manager to support, guide and motivate them; who will guide them, but also drive them to reach new heights in this business which is already flying after its refurbishment.

Why work for theCoaching Inn Group?

• Work/Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar
• Bonus? Generous monthly, quarterly and annual bonus scheme
• Your health? Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Annual Health and Wellbeing grant
• Holidays? 33 days holidays
• Discounts? Up to 50% discount off food across all of our hotels and 50% off accommodation
• Something different? Annual stay for £1 offer
• Development? Award winning career development programmes
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

At the Coaching Inn Group, we have one mission - to deliver Hospitality from the Heart. To help us with this, we are looking for fantastic and talented people that have a passion for delighting our guests and providing truly memorable moments.

The Coaching Inn Group is the premier operator of historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels in beautiful market towns and beauty spots across the UK, and we have been voted Which? Large Hotel Group of the Year 2025.

Who are we looking for?

• A leader to take the helm and lead the team.
• A Manager who can work side by side with the team but can step up a gear and drive the business as well.
• Can inspire and develop a team.
• Financial understanding, experience working with P&Ls, sales and labour budgeting.
• Drive recruitment, team development, engagement and communication.
• Develop sales and deliver on financial targets.

Our hotels are located in picturesque market towns and operate with a bustling food and beverage offering, coupled with a busy bedroom trade. We are the marquee venue in each of the towns we are in, and provide a vibrant and exciting environment that also celebrates the history of our magnificent buildings.

Our people are what brings these experiences to life. Every person that works within the Coaching Inn Group are passionate about what they do, delivering exceptional service, superior knowledge and a drive to delight every single guest.

We offer award winning training and career development. We just ask that you bring a 'can-do' attitude, a desire to exceed expectations, a bubbly and outgoing personality, and we will help you to unlock your potential and reach new heights in your career.