Deputy General Manager

Perfect Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a confident Deputy General Manager for a premium food-led seasonal inn in Burnley. This role involves supporting the GM in operations, leading the front-of-house team, and ensuring exceptional service standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in hospitality management, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. Salary is up to £32,000 plus tips and additional benefits such as ongoing training and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced holiday allowance

Ongoing training and apprenticeship programmes

Wage streaming

Long-service awards

Birthday gifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing within a food-led or premium pub/inn.
• Confident with financials including P&L and stock management.
• Hands-on leadership approach with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Motivate the FOH team to deliver outstanding experiences.
• Maintain high standards across service, food, and drink.
• Participate in stock control and reporting.
• Assist with recruitment and team development.
• Deputize for the GM when required.

Skills

Hospitality management experience

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Financial awareness

People-management skills

Calm under pressure

Ambitious and commercially aware

Job description

Deputy General Manager – Premium Food-Led Seasonal Inn

£32,000 + Tips + Bonus  + Bonus
45 hours per week
Burnley, Lancashire

Perfect Recruitment are supporting a premium, award-winning seasonal country inn in the search for a confident and commercially minded Deputy General Manager. Set in a stunning rural location, this is a standout opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives on great food, great service, and smart business decisions.

This role suits someone with presence, energy, and ambition — a natural leader who enjoys being on the floor but also understands what drives performance behind the scenes.

The Role

• Support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy, food-led operation
• Lead, motivate, and develop the FOH team to consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Maintain exceptional standards across service, food, and drink
• Take an active role in stock control, ordering, and stock reporting
• Support P&L performance, understanding margins, labour control, and cost management
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and team development
• Deputise for the GM when required and help drive overall business performance

About You

• Proven hospitality management experience, ideally within a food-led or premium pub/inn environment
• Confident with financials — including P&L awareness, GP control, stock management, and basic reporting
• Hands-on, organised, and comfortable leading from the front
• A big personality with strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Passionate about fresh food, quality drinks, and genuine hospitality
• Calm under pressure and confident in a busy, high-volume setting
• Ambitious, commercially aware, and keen to grow with the business

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £32,000 per annum including service charge (based on 45 hours per week)
• Share of generous cash tips
• Profit share scheme
• Flexible shift patterns + enhanced holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and apprenticeship programmes tailored to your development
• Wage streaming – access your pay when you need it
• Long-service awards + birthday gift

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch with our consultant Dave Hayes at Perfect Recruitment. If your experience aligns with our client’s requirements, Dave will be in touch to discuss next steps.

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