General Manager

Farmhouse Inns; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Brand discounts 33%

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns is seeking a General Manager in Bolton to lead a busy pub, drive sales, and develop a high-performing team. You will lead by example, nurture staff, and create a warm welcome for customers while upholding brand standards and safety. You may need to acquire a personal license if not already held.

Strong English communication and a proactive, customer-focused approach are essential. You will balance people leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring excellent guest experiences and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Strong customer service ethos and experience in hospitality.
• Experience managing P&L and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with the management team.
• Lead by example and bring the brand to life through the team.
• Recruit and develop staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Uphold brand standards and safety at all times.
• Ensure compliance, allergen controls and legal requirements.
• Drive day-to-day operations with a focus on quality and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

P&L knowledge

English fluency

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

As General Manager, you'll have the freedom to succeed to build a business to be proud of, whilst developing your team and creating a warm welcome for your customers. From the moment you step through the door, you'll lead by example make sure our customers, and teams, have a great time. Qualifications What you'll do as a General Manager...

• Work with your business development manager and management team to grow pub sales.
• Lead by example in everything you do and bring our brand to life through your team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.
• Please be aware that if you are successful in this role you will need to either already have, or be able to acquire a personal license.
  Very high standards and attention to detail in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a successful pub.
• You're great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills.
• You'll be business savvy, with a keen eye for P&L control.
• You'll embrace individuality and care for others, your pub and the environment.
• Previous success at General Manager level is desirable; from a hospitality, retail or other fast paced background, and the right attitude and outlook is essential!
• You're keen to learn and happiest when you succeed at something new.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
  Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we're big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.
  You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene Green Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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