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We have an exciting opportunity for a Guest Experience Manager to join our passionate team at Delamere. Work in one of the UK’s most stunning woodland locations, developing your skills while leading a team that provides outstanding service and sparkling-clean cabins for our guests. Our cabins at Delamere are tucked away in the largest woodland area in Cheshire. A peaceful escape under starry skies, surrounded by nature and designed to help guests unwind, recharge, and reconnect. This is more than a management role - it’s your chance to lead, inspire, and bring the magic of our Forest Retreat to life every day.
Job Responsibility
Deliver a seamless and exceptional guest journey from arrival to departure
Engage with guests, gather feedback, and resolve issues proactively
Lead service recovery and implement improvements based on reviews
Oversee all F&B operations, ensuring top-quality service and standards
Drive revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and cost management
Manage stock, suppliers, and outlet performance
Support revenue targets and budgets
Identify new revenue opportunities and growth initiatives
Monitor daily performance across accommodation, F&B, and activities
Lead, motivate, and develop F&B and Ranger teams
Influence a positive, service-focused team culture
Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance
Oversee Ranger-led experiences, ensuring engagement and safety
Optimise activity schedules and monitor participation
Act as Duty Manager when required
Handle operational challenges, guest issues, and emergencies
Maintain visible leadership and cross-department coordination
Analyse guest, F&B, and activity performance to drive improvements
Support strategic planning and identify new growth opportunities
Requirements
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Senior management experience, ideally overseeing large operational teams
Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
Proven customer service management experience
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
IT literate – MS Office & databases
Ability to work collaboratively, under pressure, and influence at all levels
What we offer
31 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus extra with long service
Annual bonus linked to customer service performance
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Subsidised meals while on shift
Discounted Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages breaks for you, friends & family
One paid volunteering day each year
Pension scheme, life assurance & health cash plan
Long service awards, wellbeing events & team celebrations