Management

Hand Picked Hotels Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner, Chairman and CEO, Julia Hands MBE. Julia’s love of historical buildings, the English countryside, local food and good wine inspired her dream to own a collection of hotels that would celebrate these passions and invite others to share in them. Today, the family-owned group has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality.

Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team routed in their commitment to aim higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, and supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners. An amazing opportunity to lead one of Bath's most distinctive luxury country house hotels.

One of only two Grade II listed country house hotels in Bath, Bailbrook House combines a beautifully restored early 19th-century mansion with contemporary hospitality. Its 20 acres of peaceful grounds overlook the Avon Valley, yet the centre of one of Britain's most celebrated heritage cities is only a short drive away. From individually styled mansion-house bedrooms and elegant afternoon teas in the Royal Lounges to memorable weddings, celebrations and business events, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the next chapter of a characterful hotel with a strong sense of place.

As the General Manager you will be responsible for providing inspirational and dynamic leadership to your colleagues at an exciting time in Hand Picked Hotels journey to be recognised as the leading British collection of exclusive hotels delivering exceptional personal service. About the role: As General Manager you will be fully accountable for exceeding guest expectations, delivering and exceeding the financial goals and objectives alongside team management.

The General Manager is responsible for leading the hotel team to continually strengthen Hand Picked Hotels reputation in the market for hospitality, with service, excellence and consistency always being front and centre. As the owner of the Hotel’s P&L, you will be an experienced innovator who enjoys leading from the front with passion, heart and soul inspiring, motivating, coaching and developing your colleagues so they reach their maximum potential.

You will be responsible for inspiring, motivating, developing your team to continually surpass our guest expectations whist identifying and delivering new revenue streams and opportunities. Be the face of Hand Picked Hotels in their area and foster a positive, healthy work environment, leading by example you will promote Hand Picked Hotels vision, purpose and values and drive the overall philosophy of service, excellence and consistency.

Be responsible for driving implementation of divisional and central initiatives and representing the needs of the hotel. About you: To be considered for this role of General Manager you must have current experience as a General Manager within a Luxury Hotel including multi outlet food with experience of delivering and exceeding guest expectations and creating an outstanding colleague environment. This is not a first appointment role and requires an experienced General Manager with rounded hotel operations, commerciality and a proven track record of delivering a consistent and exc