General Manager

McGeorge Appointments; Blackness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

28 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

McGeorge Appointments is seeking an accomplished General Manager for the Lobster Pot Pub and Restaurant in Blackness on Sea. This multi-award winning venue offers a chance for a hospitality leader to drive both operational excellence and a memorable guest experience.

The successful candidate will lead a strong team, ensure commercial success, and embody community engagement. Salary is around £40,000 plus benefits including a pension and holiday pay, with the potential for a discretionary bonus for outstanding performance.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior hospitality management.
• Commercially astute and operationally strong.
• Able to lead with energy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across all areas.
• Deliver exceptional service standards.
• Coach and develop the team for performance.

Skills

Senior hospitality management experience

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in team development

Operational excellence

Job description

The Lobster Pot Pub and Restaurant in Blackness on Sea is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead our multi-award winning venue into its next stage of success. This is an opportunity for a high‑calibre hospitality leader to take ownership of a multi-award winning business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base and real potential for continued growth.

Reporting to the owners (who are very hands off), the General Manager will be responsible for leading the full pub and restaurant operation, creating outstanding guest experiences, developing a strong and motivated team, and delivering commercial performance in line with the venue’s ambitions. The successful candidate will combine operational excellence with a visible leadership style and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Key areas of focus

• Leading day-to-day operations across all areas of the business
• Delivering exceptional service standards and a consistently strong guest experience
• Coaching, developing and inspiring the team
• Driving sales, profitability and cost control
• Maintaining excellent standards of compliance, presentation and operational discipline
• Supporting the long-term growth and reputation of the venue

About you

• You have a strong track record in senior hospitality management
• You are commercially astute and operationally strong
• You lead from the front and bring energy, professionalism and consistency
• You are confident building team capability and holding high standards
• You understand the importance of community reputation, guest loyalty and quality delivery
• You hold a current Personal Licence and have a full and clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle

The opportunity

This role offers a salary of around £40,000 per annum, together with pension contribution, 28 days holiday and the chance to play a leading role in a respected hospitality business with a distinctive local and visitor appeal. A discretionary bonus may also be on offer for exceptional candidates.

If you are a hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a standout venue and make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.