General Manager

Wells and Co.; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 39 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A British family brewery and pub company is seeking a General Manager for their new site in Strasbourg. Responsibilities include overall management of the pub, ensuring excellent food and drink delivery, and maintaining high standards of guest care. The ideal candidate will have previous General Management experience, be fluent in English and French, and possess strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to €47,000 and comes with multiple benefits including training and vacation time.

Prestations

Permanent contract

Competitive salary up to 47K€

5 weeks of holiday + RTT

3 weeks training in another establishment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in General Management, ideally in a pub or bar.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Solid understanding of back office management.

Responsabilités

• Overall management of the pub, ensuring high standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Recruit and maintain a motivated team.

Connaissances

Previous General Management experience

Fluent in English and French

Leadership and motivational skills

Excellent operational skills

Financial understanding

Result-driven and ambitious

Passion for the industry and English pubs

Description du poste

We are now recruiting for The Queen Elizabeth in Strasbourg, our newest French site.

Our English family brewery and pub company “Wells & Co” based in the UK has existed for over 140 years and in addition to a portfolio of 160 pubs in the UK, we are very proud of our 19 establishments offering our customers unique English beers, great food, hospitality and regular events. Our sites are located across France, including Paris, La Rochelle, Lille, Reims, Lyon, Bordeaux, Montpellier and Toulouse.

Joining the Wells & Co France family is the promise of being part of a growing company where cohesion and initiative are required. Our employees acquire skills through both formal training and on the job experience. Development opportunities are a reality and internal promotion is our priority.

We will provide you with:

• Permanent contract – forfait jours
• Competitive salary to 47K€
• 5 weeks of holiday + RTT
• Immediate start
• 3 weeks training: in another establishment

Your role as General Manager:

• Overall management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards to drive excellence in food and drink delivery
• Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded, so they return with their friends!
• Recommend and serve perfect beers every time!
• Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention whilst having fun along the way!
• Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records to identify opportunities for tighter control
• Ensure procedures are followed to comply with H&S standards
• Recruit and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards identifying talent and ensuring succession
• Prepare weekly employée rotas
• Set budgets and complete regular reports as required
• Promote the pub and events to drive footfall and sales growth

What we are looking for:

• Previous General Management experience, ideally gained in a pub or bar
• Ability to speak English and French fluently
• Energy and motivation to successfully lead and inspire your team
• Excellent operational skills as well as a solid base of back office management
• Full financial understanding, and be able to react to the ever-changing needs of the business
• The ability to lead from the front and develop & train the team where required
• A result driven and ambitious individual excited at the opportunity to grow your business
• A passion for the industry, English Pubs and great beer
• Pub opening hours are late afternoon to evening 7 days p/w

Energetic and vibrant, as General Manager you will be the face of our businesses and have a natural flair for hospitality and the ability to motivate and lead a team through your passion, standards and commitment. If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

Send your cv, ideally in English to: [e-mail]