General Manager in Sheffield - Fast-growing Padel Brand
£36-38k plus very real progression potential into multi-site management within 6 months (and including pay review + bonus implementation at this stage).
Full-Time (Including evenings/weekends as the business requires)
Are you a high-energy operator who loves the buzz of a thriving sports community but has a "black belt" in back-of-house excellence?
We are recruiting for a rapidly growing Padel brand with huge plans for growth across the North East and Midlands. Their debut Sheffield site is already thriving, and this year they will launch their flagship site - set to be off the scale both in terms of size and buzz! We are recruiting for a General Manager who can step into an established, high-performing operation, tighten the "behind the curtain" systems, and prepare to launch this next site flagship site within the next six months.
This isn't just a General Manager role; it’s a career-defining move into Multi-Site and Regional Management and a chance to work closely with the founders and help grow the business.
The Role: From Flagship to Multi-Site
You will spend your first six months even further refining and evolving the Sheffield operation. The new site is set to launch in Q3 and you'll be fully immersed in this - it's going to be a very hands-on, fast-paced role and super exciting for the right person!
What you’ll be doing:
Operational Excellence: Taking/ maintaining the already stellar customer-facing front and matching it with flawless back-of-house operations
Systems Management: Implementing and following straightforward systems for inventory, procurement, and reporting
Commercial Growth: Owning the P&L. You’ll analyse downtime and get creative—hosting events, corporate clinics, or community outreach to ensure the courts are busy 24/7.
Safety & Compliance: Being the "gold standard" for Health & Safety, fire safety, and accident reporting
Team Leadership: Managing and leading a vibrant team with compassion and energy, ensuring they stay as "game-ready" as the courts
Who You Are
We are looking for a character, not just a CV. Padel is a social sport, and the GM needs to be at the heart of that.
A "Phone Rings" Mentality: You understand that in a growing business, issues don't always happen between 9 and 5. You’re willing to get stuck in and lead from the front whenever the business needs you
The "Behind the Curtain" Expert: You love a good spreadsheet as much as a good rally. You have a keen eye for detail and a passion for organisation
Coachability: You take constructive feedback and criticism well. You’re a "growth mindset" person who wants to be better every single day
People First: You have great energy and true compassion for both your team and your members
Strong Operator: You understand P&L inside out and know exactly which levers to pull to drive revenue and control costs
Why Join Us?
Rapid Progression: From GM to Multi-Site Manager in 6 months, with clear sights on a Regional Manager role as we continue to scale.
Autonomy: We give you the systems and the goal—how you get there and how you "wow" the Sheffield community is up to your creativity.
The Padel Boom: Join the fastest-growing sport in the UK within a brand that is at the forefront of the industry.
Ready to lead the Sheffield Padel revolution?
Your recruiter for this role is Maddie Cummings, Recruitment Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Maddie and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness & leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.
