General Manager - Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge

• *Job Identification:**
• *Job Category:** General Manager/Hotel Manager
• *Job Schedule:** Full time

• *Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You**

A Hilton General Manager is a hospitality leader, a brand ambassador, and a steward of Hiltons legacy of delivering exceptional guest experiences. At the heart of every Hilton hotel is a commitment to warm, reliable, and hospitable serviceand the General Manager brings this to life through thoughtful leadership and operational excellence.

• *About the Hilton Brand**

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the worlds travellers. With more than 584 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for exceptional travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. The most recognised name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word hotel. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions, and gets away from it all. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests evolving needs.

• *About the Property**

Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge is a full-service hotel in a distinctive riverside location beside the iconic Tyne Bridge, offering strong connectivity to both Newcastle city centre and Gateshead. The property features 254 rooms, Windows on the Tyne Restaurant and Bar, extensive meeting and event space, and leisure facilities. Its location provides immediate access to the Quayside, cultural venues, business districts, nightlife and major local attractions, making it well positioned for corporate, MICE and leisure demand.

• *How Youll Make an Impact**

As a **General Manager** at a Hilton property, youre not just leading hotel operations youre spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Your responsibilities will include:

• *Lead with Hiltons commitment to exceptional hospitality:** Oversee all hotel operations to deliver warm, reliable, and hospitable service ensuring every guest experience is seamless, consistent, and reflective of the brands high standards
• *Drive performance and profitability:** Manage revenue, budgets, and cost controls to achieve financial targets while balancing operational efficiency with innovative guest experiences
• *Oversee property priorities:** Lead capital projects, refurbishments, and service initiatives to maintain operational excellence and brand alignment
• *Set and execute strategic direction:** Shape short- and long-term goals, making decisions in the best interests of the hotel, the Hilton brand, and Hiltons long-term vision
• *Inspire and develop talent:** Provide visionary leadership to the executive team and all Team Members, embedding Hiltons values and fostering a team of passionate and creative professionals
• *Strengthen communication and collaboration:** Hold regular briefings with the Heads of Department (HOD) team and maintain strong relationships with owners, auditors, and Hilton stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability
• *Commit to continuous improvement:** Uphold and exceed Hilton service standards, respond to audits proactively, and drive innovation and operational integrity across the business

• *What It Takes to Make the Stay**

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader, with a strong focus on owner relations, commercial performance, and operational excellence. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Proven experience as a General Manager in a full-service hotel environment or a Shine 2 graduate with strong local Newcastle market experience with an existing understanding of the citys business, events and hospitality landscape Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences that reflect the brand promise A track record of driving innovative commercial growth, particularly in food & drink and community/charity events Highly visible, relationship-led leadership style, with the ability to build strong teams, partnerships and local networks Active involvement in the Newcastle business community, acting as a visible representative of the hotel Strong business acumen in budget management, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning Resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• *How Well Help You Thrive**

At Hilton, the hospitality were known for doesnt end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members wellbeing, supporting you through all of lifes moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: Incredible travel perks Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program Own a piece of Hilton Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future Paid parental leave Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

_*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Members location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan._

• *Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**

At Hilton, we dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worlds Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands ( , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, were setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether youre starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careerand help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog ( to see why were more than a great place to staywere a great place to work.