General Manager

Wells & Co; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells & Co is seeking a passionate General Manager for D'Parys, a flagship pub and hotel in Bedford. In this role, you will manage daily operations, lead a motivated team, and ensure guest satisfaction in a vibrant, historic setting. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Off-site private accommodation

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Retail and beer discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous general management experience in gastro or fresh food settings.
• Strong operational and back-office management skills.
• Result-driven and passionate about hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage pub operations and uphold service standards.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and exceed expectations.
• Conduct stock control and waste management.

Skills

Operational management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Staff training

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About D'Parys

D'Parys - our flagship pub & hotel, resides in the very town of our Grandfather’s brewery. Serving beers made from local water, our charming pub and hotel is nestled in Bedford’s Victorian ‘urban vista’ of De Parys Avenue. It is near Bedford Park, the town centre, and just a fifty-minute train ride to the capital.

Offering outdoor spaces and 14 boutique guest rooms, visitors can dine al fresco, enjoy drinks in the pub garden, or staycation without leaving the vibrant heart of historic Bedford.

Package Includes

• Off-site private 2-bed live-in accommodation nearby
• Competitive salary & bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Holiday Buy and Sell
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Fun, supportive team culture

Role: General Manager

• Manage the pub, uphold front and back of house standards, and ensure excellent food and drink service
• Ensure guest satisfaction and exceed expectations
• Achieve targets in sales, profit, and team retention while maintaining a fun environment
• Conduct stock control and waste management to improve efficiency
• Create and develop a motivated team, identify talent, and plan succession
• Perform employee appraisals and manage performance

Qualifications

• Previous general management experience, preferably in gastro or high-quality fresh food settings
• Strong operational and back-office management skills
• Financial acumen and adaptability to business needs
• Leadership skills with the ability to train and develop staff
• Result-driven, ambitious, passionate about hospitality
• Energetic, motivating, and a natural leader