General Manager- Fitness and Hospitality Venue

General Manager - Unique Fitness and Hospitality Venue

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a newly refurbished, multi-purpose venue that combines fitness, sport, and hospitality. This is a fantastic chance for a passionate and driven individual to take ownership of a unique site that is at the heart of the community.

The venue boasts a diverse range of facilities, including:

• Outdoor pitches for all major team sports
• A dedicated outdoor netball court
• A brand-new gym featuring state-of-the-art Freemotion fitness equipment
• An excellent new group exercise class programme
• Refurbished bar and hospitality areas
• Modern meeting and event rooms
• And much more!

Join the dynamic team at Fusion, a Charity driven by our commitment to bringing health and well-being to communities across the UK. As a registered charity, our mission goes beyond profit - we strive to create a lasting impact and are proud of the legacy we have already built.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team in delivering outstanding service to our communities and partners
• Lead and develop an effective, cohesive operational management team to deliver on their individual and facility objectives
• Guide the overall provision of services, policies and programmes to ensure the facility achieves its targets and objectives
• Lead the team in delivering local marketing plans for membership and venue bookings
• Ensure the responsible sale and service of alcohol in line with the Licensing Act 2003 and all relevant local authority requirements
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and wastage of alcohol and bar supplies to maximise profit margins and minimise loss
• Oversee all venue bookings and private hire arrangements, including event planning, client liaison, and contractual agreements
• Maintain own qualifications, licensing and CPD/ training requirements
• Drive profitability by making strategic management and "big picture" decisions
• Establish and maintain effective controls, covering financial, non-financial, and health and safety aspects of the business
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, third parties and clients ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Foster a culture of safety, health and well-being across all aspects of your facility, products, team and community

Qualifications

• First Aid at Work qualification (training available)
• Personal Alcohol Licence (training available)
• Must undergo a DBS

Experience

• Significant management experience in the leisure/Spa or hospitality sector
• Experience in recruiting, developing and leading the performance of multi-disciplinary teams
• Active affiliation with appropriate networks and organisations and ongoing community involvement

Knowledge & Skills

• Clear understanding of all aspects of financial planning
• Knowledge of health and safety and employment legislation and best practice
• Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate and develop the team
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with clients and third parties
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Behaviours

• Acts as a role model
• Honest, but always constructive and positive
• A solutions-focused team player with a "make it happen" attitude
• Engaging
• Empowering
• Praises

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Manager's Pension Scheme
• Complimentary Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres for you and all members of your household
• Free Eye tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• And many more!

If you're passionate about advancing your career in an industry that changes lives and being part of a charity that makes a positive impact on communities, we want to hear from you.

Join us on this remarkable journey by applying now! Together, we'll shape the future of our industry and transform lives.

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