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General Manager - Kent

Employer
Parkdean Resorts
Location
ME12 4JH
Salary
£40000 - £45000
Closing date
27 Sep 2018

Job Details

General Manager - Kent

Ashcroft Coast

Also nicknamed Kent's ‘treasure island', Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park is based on the Isle of Sheppey and is perfect place to explore many of the island's attractions, including lovely local beaches.

There's lots to keep the whole family entertained on-park with an all-weather sports area, a spa bath, pool complex, playground and crazy golf.

With its cliff-top position, the park offers great views, that are especially enjoyable from The Waterside Tavern.

General Manager

Reporting to the Regional Director, we are seeking an experienced operator to manage the team successfully, someone who is an enthusiastic and engaging leader and has the ability to maximize sales, profitability, and customer service to position the company as a brand of choice.

As General Manager, your core responsibilities will include:
* Managing, organising, controlling and supervising efficiently all elements of the park in line with current company policies and procedures ensuring delivery of the financial target of the parks EBITDA.
* Recruiting, retaining, motivating, training and consistently developing the department heads along with their direct reports to ensure we get the best from our people and deliver/exceed our guest expectations.
* Taking full responsibility of all revenue streams including Holiday Home Sales and Owners, Holiday Hire, on park spend and all park overheads whilst being directly accountable for the operation of all areas of the park in accordance with company standards of product, presentation and service.
* Managing, organising, controlling and supervising the process of any specified capital expenditure as directed by the Regional Director ensuring financial, conceptual and phasing objectives are achieved in line with company policy.
* Managing agreed budgets of controllable expenses and wage costs, alongside determining and implementing strategies to increase year on year sales and to achieve agreed gross profit margins throughout all units/departments.
* Regularly exploring competitor activity, market trends and new initiatives.
* A key focus area is agreeing, with department managers, their business plans and performance targets and monitoring these to take the necessary corrective action. In addition, you will plan with the management team their strategies to meet the seasonal demands of the business such as Bank Holidays, School Holidays, and other seasonal events as they occur.

The ideal candidate's key skills and abilities will include:
* Strong business and financial acumen, with a passion for customer focus.
* An honest, professional and a respectful approach.
* An ability to influence & negotiate.
* Experience of planning & organising projects.
* Please note interviews for this role will be held week commencing
* Previous experience in the holiday parks industry and senior level management of a similar size and scope will be hugely advantageous.

What can we offer you?

* Competitive rates of pay

* Discretionary bonus packages

* Fantastic team environment

* 25% discount on holidays for yourself, friends and family

* Stand-by breaks available at a discounted rate

* Full uniform provided where necessary

* Full training

To start Creating Amazing Memories with us, apply now!

Company

Parkdean Resorts was formed in November 2015 following the merger of Parkdean Holidays and Park Resorts. Today, we own and operate 67 holiday parks across England, Scotland and Wales as the UK’s largest holiday park operator.

With numerous awards under our belt, we’re constantly striving to offer the best holiday experience to our customers and owners. Using our years of combined experience, we aim to create an open and honest dialogue with our customers to find new ways to expand and improve. 

 

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