General Manager

Station Tavern, Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local pub in Cambridge is seeking a General Manager to lead their vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have experience running premium pubs and a passion for exceptional service. Responsibilities include managing operations, driving sales, and developing the team. This role offers creative freedom to customize the menu and enhance pub events. Competitive salary of up to £50k with an exciting bonus structure awaits the right leader, along with health benefits and a supportive career path.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

20% discount in all Young's pubs

Access to Share Save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience running premium pubs.
• Genuine passion for customer service.
• Proactive approach to team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pub team.
• Tailor the food menu to guests' preferences.
• Drive sales and manage business operations.

Skills

Creative thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Job description

General Manager- Station Tavern, Cambridge - Up to 50k plus up to 100% bonus

We’re looking for a General Manager for the Station Tavern in Cambridge. This pub is a fantastic meeting point and popular social hub, thanks to its beautifully crafted cocktails, ever-evolving menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients, daily specials and exceptional service. This modern pub comes complete with a private meeting/dining room and a sun trap of a terrace for al-fresco nibbles and drinks.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional operator who has experience working in a premium environment. They are a high-energy person who has experience working with fresh, seasonal, food and growing a business. There is plenty of room for creativity and shaping the offer here, and plenty of potential to grow sales, so someone with an entrepreneurial streak who can see improvements on micro and macro scales would do very well.

An incredible opportunity for a real all-rounder who has experience running premium pubs and delivering an enticing offer.

Running a Pub for Young's

We believe pubs should be differentiated and individual and so we are looking for entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stamp on our businesses. We're all about freedom within a framework - you decide what goes on the food menu - and that doesn't mean picking from a bank of recipes! You tailor your offer to your guests and grow the business in line with your business vision! You decide what events and sales driving to do, what the team uniform is, and look after all your own recruitment and marketing. If you are a people-focused Pub General Manager with fresh food experience, then we want to hear from you.

What We Offer Our General Managers

• Huge annual bonus potential - up to 100% of your salary!
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 20% discount in all Young's pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Share Save Scheme
• Access to our Career Pathway and Training and Development Courses

What we look for in a General Manager

We are looking for a creative & entrepreneurial General Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish, food focused pub. As the successful General Manager, you will embrace the autonomy given to run your business and offer unique ideas to drive your team to success. You will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a pro‑active approach to team management. You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. You will also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we can offer ongoing development to support you as you grow and succeed with us.

Thanks for your interest in working with Youngs. If you’d like to be part of our team, then apply now!

“We believe in developing our people to delight our customers”