Hotel General Manager

Company: White Horse Hotel
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Location: East Oakley
Job Description:

General Manager – The White Horse Hotel, Romsey

Lead a historic coaching inn. Inspire an exceptional team.Create unforgettable experiences.

Are you a passionate hospitality leader ready to take thereins of a truly special hotel?

The White Horse Hotel in Romsey, Hampshire, is a remarkable15th-century coaching inn rich in history, character and charm. Withindividually designed bedrooms, a beautiful Tudor Lounge, a welcoming brasserieand distinctive period interiors, this is an opportunity to lead a unique hotelwhere heritage meets modern hospitality.

We’re looking for an ambitious and people-focused GeneralManager to bring our hotel to life, inspire our team and deliver exceptionalexperiences for every guest.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead, motivate and develop a team that delivers outstanding hospitality.
  • Drive revenue, profitability and commercial performance across the hotel.
  • Maintain exceptional standards across bedrooms, food and beverage, housekeeping andevents.
  • Oversee and develop the hotel’s events business, ensuring exceptional delivery ofweddings, functions and special occasions.
  • Create memorable guest experiences that encourage repeat visits and glowingreviews.
  • Build strong relationships within the local community and make the most ofRomsey’s thriving market-town location.
  • Take ownership of recruitment, training, budgets, costs and day-to-dayoperations.
  • Celebrate the hotel’s unique heritage while ensuring it continues to thrive formodern guests.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in a General Manager or senior hospitality leadership role.
  • Essential: Proven experience managing and delivering events, including functions,weddings and special occasions.
  • A natural leader who inspires, supports and develops their team.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering results.i>
  • A passion for outstanding food, drink and guest experiences.
  • A hands-on approach, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Someone who understands that great hospitality starts with great people.i>

What’s in it for you?

At The Coaching Inn Group, we believe in looking after ourpeople and helping them build rewarding careers.

  • Work-life balance: A genuine commitment to flexibility and working together tosupport a healthy work-life balance.
  • Weekly tips: 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week throughour TipJar tronc scheme.
  • Generous bonuses: Monthly, quarterly and annual bonus opportunities.
  • Health and wellbeing: Private healthcare, life insurance and an annual Health & Wellbeing grant.
  • More time off: 33 days’ holiday.
  • Exclusive discounts: Up to 50% off food across our hotels and 50% offaccommodation.
  • Something special: Take advantage of our annual stay for just £1 offer.
  • Career development: Access to our award-winning career developmentprogrammes.
  • Personal support: Employee Assistance Programme and ongoing wellbeing support.

Ready to make history?

If you’re ready to lead a distinctive hotel, build abrilliant team and grow our events business in the heart of Romsey, we’d loveto hear from you.

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Posted: October 30th, 2026