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General Manager - Country Hotel & Events Venue, ReadingLocation: BerkshireSalary: Up to £100,000... General Manager - Country Hotel & Events Venue, ReadingLocation: BerkshireSalary: Up to £100,000 + bonus & benefitsWe are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a prestigious luxury country manor hotel and events venue set in the heart of Berkshire.While the property operates as a hotel, this is first and foremost an events-driven business, hosting a high volume of weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and exclusive buy-outs. As such, we are particularly keen to speak with candidates from a luxury venue, events, or destination hospitality background, who thrive in commercially led, guest-facing environments.As General Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the property, leading from the front and setting the tone for excellence across all departments.Responsibilities Full P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performanceLeading and developing a multi-departmental senior management teamDriving event sales, yield, and profitability across weddings, corporate, and private eventsOverseeing the end-to-end guest and client journey, from enquiry through to deliveryMaintaining exceptional service standards in line with a luxury brand positioningActing as the senior ambassador for the venue, building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholdersEnsuring compliance, health & safety, and operational best practice at all times Requirements You will be a confident, commercially astute leader with a proven track record in luxury hospitality and/or premium events-led venues.We are ideally looking for someone who has:Previous experience as a General Manager or Senior Operations DirectorStrong exposure to events-led businesses (wedding venues, destination venues, luxury event spaces, country estates, or similar)A hands-on, visible leadership style with high emotional intelligenceExcellent commercial acumen and experience managing complex revenuesA passion for delivering standout guest and client experiencesThe credibility and presence to lead a flagship property