General Manager
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General Manager / Front of House Manager Commercial Property / Flexible Office Space
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive, to be confirmed, plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time, permanent The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic, service-led General Manager / Front of House Manager to take full ownership of a flagship flexible office site in Bristol. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role suited to a confident leader who can deliver exceptional client service, maintain outstanding, premium site standards and create a welcoming, professional experience for occupiers and visitors.
You will lead day-to-day operations, support client retention, oversee the front-of-house experience and work closely with internal teams, suppliers and clients to ensure the site operates smoothly and commercially. Key Responsibilities As General Manager / Front of House Manager, you will act as the key link between the operations team, on-site staff, clients and suppliers. Your responsibilities will include: Operational Management and Client Retention
Build strong relationships with existing clients to support retention, satisfaction and renewals.
Oversee the full customer journey, including onboarding, IT setup, offboarding and dilapidation inspections.
Handle escalated queries or complaints professionally, ensuring feedback is recorded and acted upon.
Identify opportunities to generate additional revenue through meeting rooms, events and enhanced client services.
Host events on behalf of the company or its clients
Conduct viewings for new or potential customers
Lead by example and support the Front of House team to deliver a consistently professional welcome.
Ensure all visitors, customers and occupiers receive a seamless, high-quality service experience.
Oversee meeting room bookings, including room setup, presentation standards and AV requirements.
Manage telephone enquiries and messages when required, maintaining a polished first impression.
Lead, motivate and manage the on-site team, ensuring appropriate cover and high performance.
Conduct regular one-to-ones, support development and address performance, disciplinary or grievance matters where required.
Take ownership of recruitment, including first-stage interviews, onboarding and training.
Promote a positive culture that reflects company values and supports continuous improvement.
Maintain high site presentation standards through regular reviews and close liaison with the Building Manager.
Manage key supplier relationships to ensure service levels are met and value is delivered.
Source new suppliers where required and support the smooth running of site operations.
Take overall responsibility for health and safety compliance, including staff training and annual document reviews.
Manage the central helpdesk, ensuring issues are resolved quickly, professionally and with empathy.
Oversee stock control, ordering and monthly bill run checks in partnership with the Finance team.
Manage ad-hoc projects for the site as required.
Front of House, Reception and Guest ExperienceTeam Leadership and People ManagementBuilding, Supplier and Compliance ManagementAdministration and HelpdeskAbout You We are looking for a proactive, polished and commercially aware manager who thrives in a customer-facing environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service.
Proven experience in a customer-facing management role, ideally with front of house or commercial responsibility.
Strong experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively.
Confident communication and leadership skills, with the ability to adapt to different situations.
Experience within commercial property, serviced offices or flexible workspace is highly desirable.
A genuine drive to raise standards and continuously improve.
A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of challenges.
Confident, approachable and professional at all times.
Client-facing, with meticulous attention to personal presentation and site standards.
Calm and efficient under pressure, with the ability to manage a high volume of work.
Enhanced holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday leave
Company pension scheme
Uniform allowance
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Key BehavioursBenefitsApply Now If you are a passionate, service-led leader looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV to be considered.
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