About the job
Join Our Visionary Team as a General Manager!
Are you seeking a lifestyle-oriented role as a General Manager where creativity flourishes and the team feels like family? At West Lexham, we value authenticity, playfulness, and a commitment to positive change, all set against the backdrop of beautiful countryside.
West Lexham is recognized as one of the UK’s most innovative retreat centers, specializing in hosting events in our unique spaces including barns, cottages, treehouses, and bell tents for retreats, festivals, and holidays. Our stunning 22-acre estate features a boating lake, river, swimming pool, tennis court, and both formal and natural gardens, all powered by renewable energy and designed with sustainability in mind.
We are embarking on an exciting new venture to establish a large kitchen garden to supply our upcoming restaurant/cafe, which will also include a library, reception area, shop, outdoor amphitheater, offices, and staff room. Additionally, we plan to introduce a gym, sauna, hot tub, and treatment rooms.
This is a unique opportunity to help us develop educational courses and create a destination that offers curated experiences such as yoga, meditation, talks, and family activities—something unprecedented in the UK!
Your Role
As the General Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all operational aspects of the business to maintain exceptional standards, including budgeting, financial management, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, sales, bookings, and marketing.
- Leading and nurturing our talented team.
- Engaging with guests and representing the organization at external events.
- Developing and managing the restaurant, spa, and shop.
- Building and implementing systems from the ground up, contributing hands-on as needed.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a passionate individual who:
- Values personal and team growth, guest well-being, and making a broader impact.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to be hands-on.
- Is a natural leader with emotional intelligence and a good sense of humor.

