General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Main responsibilities:
To be responsible for the effective, efficient, and professional day-to-day management of the venue.
· Guest experience
Every single guest has an amazing time with us from greeting to departure
TripAdvisor/Google scores to be improved
Immaculate and personal customer service
· Presentation
Our venues must be immaculate, our guests expect the highest standards.
Our Go Karts must be clean and highly presented at all times.
Personal presentation. Must lead by example.
· Staff induction, training, and attitude
Every staff member to be fully inducted into the business.
The highest level of training delivered to each staff member and accurate records kept.
Staff to understand the Daytona way on conducting themselves.
Highest levels of discipline within the team must be maintained.
Other Responsibilities:
1. To implement and follow all Company Policies and directions from GHOO and Board
2. Run the business in a commercial manner in order to maximise net profit
3. Work with FD and GHOO on developing budgets and budgetary constraints.
4. Ensure the business complies with all Health and Safety requirements including accurate documentation and record keeping across all departments. Ultimately responsible for risk assessment management and NKA accreditation. Including petrol station DSEAR.
5. Ensure the venue is adequately recruited for to ensure correct safe staffing levels whilst always considering variables overheads.
6. Ensure all staff are fully trained to the highest possible standard within the guidelines of best practice and the NKA.
7. Ensure all employee HR and training paperwork is current using HRs guidance and company policy.
8. To effectively manage the team with strong leadership.
9. Management of company assets ‘care of kit’.
10. To give every guest the ‘Daytona’ experience.
11. Overseeing management of staff AL and sickness record keeping.
12. Management of ad hoc projects.
13. Oversee alcohol sales operation (licensee).
14. Oversee Management of prizes, within budget.
Day to Day
· Staff Rota completion, timely and costed (may well be delegated but overall responsibility) .
· Overseeing departmental recruitment (including advertising and interviewing).
· Overseeing stock taking (as per finance dept’s requirement).
· Overseeing purchasing/ordering stock supplies equipment (always in line with budgets).
· Maintain NKA operational guidelines at all times.
· Oversee safe and professional track operations.
· Chair EPM and VMM and ensure appropriate agendas/records are kept and actions points are completed in a timely manner.
· Manage operations during events where necessary.
· Ensure detailed management and planning for large scale events.
· Assist sales lead with scheduling and event planning where necessary.
· Effective communication with all departments.
· To deal with complaints effectively and efficiently..
· To ensure that payroll is completed in a timely fashion
Due to the nature of this role individual daily tasks and responsibilities will change from time to time to ensure that we meet the Company’s needs, our customers’ needs and any statutory requirements. You will be notified of any changes as and when necessary.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Esher: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you flexible to work evenings and weekends including weekdays?
- Do you have the right live/work/remain in the UK?
- Do you have at least 5 years venue management experience?
- Do you have at least 3 years working knowledge of Health & Safety Compliance?
- Do you have a confident and charismatic personality?
- Are you an effective communicator at all levels?
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GMSP23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Daytona Sandown Park's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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