CEO - Leading Hospitality Group, £180,000-£200,000

CEO – Leading Hospitality Group, £180,000–£200,000

Location:              London

Salary:                  £180,000–£200,000 + bonus / long-term incentives

(MUST HAVE WET-LED HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE, STRONG COMMERCIAL ACUMEN AND A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SELLING A BUSINESSES)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CEO to lead an ambitious, multi-site hospitality group with a strong focus on wet-led venues with good food offering, drinks sales and premium drinking experiences.

I am looking for a commercially driven CEO with a proven track record of leading and growing a substantial hospitality business, with a particular focus on wet sales, alongside a strong understanding of food and dry sales. This is a strategic leadership role for someone who understands how to maximise sales, drive profitability, grow a portfolio and create long-term business value.

You will work closely with the owners and senior leadership team to shape the group's strategy, identify new opportunities, drive expansion and deliver outstanding commercial results.

 I am looking for someone who understands acquisitions, business valuations, deal-making and exit strategies, and who has demonstrable experience of successfully managing this process.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director or equivalent senior executive within a substantial, multi-site hospitality business.A strong wet-led background, ideally within premium pubs, bars, late-night venues or drinks-led hospitality groups.A proven track record of driving wet sales, improving margins and maximising commercial performance, alongside an understanding of food and dry sales.Must have experience of buying and selling businesses, including acquisitions, disposals and delivering value through a transaction.Experience managing and growing a sizeable hospitality group, with full P&L responsibility.Strong financial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, improve profitability and deliver sustainable growth.Experience developing and executing growth strategies, including acquisitions, new openings, site expansion and portfolio development.A proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing senior management teams.Experience working closely with owners, investors and boards, with the confidence to influence strategic decisions.A commercially minded, entrepreneurial leader who understands both the operational detail and the bigger picture.

If you are an experienced hospitality CEO or Managing Director with a strong wet-led background and a proven track record of buying and selling businesses, I would love to hear from you.

Apply today at Stuart Hills  or call me on 0207 790 2666 for a confidential discussion.

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