General Manager

Butcombe Group; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Award-Winning Culture

Benefits Bar

Career Growth

Length of Service Awards

Annual Awards Night

Extra Time Off

Team Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Beautiful Locations

Job summary

The Crab and Boar, part of Butcombe Group, is seeking a General Manager to lead a team and deliver outstanding guest experiences at a charming pub with rooms in West Berkshire. You’ll own the business, drive performance across food, drink, rooms, and service, and coach talent to grow within a supportive culture.

Community engagement and hospitality excellence are core to the role. Join a passionate team recognised for its award-winning culture and a strong emphasis on development, flexibility,

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring your team to create exceptional guest experiences and a thriving pub culture.
• Taking full ownership of the business, driving performance across food, drink, rooms and service.
• Coaching and developing future talent, creating opportunities for your team to grow and succeed.
• Building a high-performing, engaged team that brings energy and passion to every shift.
• Driving sales, profitability and operational excellence while maintaining our high hospitality standards.
• Being the face of the business within the local community and creating reasons for guests to keep coming back.
• Ensuring outstanding standards across all areas of the pub, from service and cleanliness to compliance and people management.

Job description

The Crab and Boar is a beautiful British pub with rooms in the heart of West Berkshire. Whether you’re catching up with friends in our cosy bar, enjoying a delicious Sunday roast, or relaxing in our beer garden – The Crab & Boar is a stunning rural retreat for all occasions.

We pride ourselves on using the finest locally sourced and seasonal ingredients on our menus, championing the suppliers and producers we work with, and celebrating the seasons. Behind the bar it’s all about cracking cask ale, craft beer and cider, a great wine list, and classic cocktails.

Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a passionateGeneral Manager to help lead our team, deliver exceptional customer service, and support the smooth running of our venue. If you’re a people-focused leader with a flair for creating unforgettable guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and inspiring your team to create exceptional guest experiences and a thriving pub culture.
• Taking full ownership of the business, driving performance across food, drink, rooms and service.
• Coaching and developing future talent, creating opportunities for your team to grow and succeed.
• Building a high-performing, engaged team that brings energy and passion to every shift.
• Driving sales, profitability and operational excellence while maintaining our high hospitality standards.
• Being the face of the business within the local community and creating reasons for guests to keep coming back.
• Ensuring outstanding standards across all areas of the pub, from service and cleanliness to compliance and people management.

What’s In It For You?

• Flexible Working – We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexibility to help you make work fit around your lifestyle.
• Award-Winning Culture – Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+ 2026, and recognised nationally for our industry-leading training and development programmes.
• Benefits Bar – Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
• Career Growth & Development – From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we’ll support you in building a long-term career in hospitality.
• Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication.
• Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do.
• Extra Time Off – Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year.
• Team Discounts – Enjoy 30% off across Butcombe Pubs & Inns and 50% off food whilst on shift.
• Wellbeing Support – We’re proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Beautiful Locations & Great Teams – Work in stunning pubs and barsalongside passionate people who genuinely care about delivering amazing experiences.

Why Join Butcombe Group?

We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That’s why we’ve created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you’re encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.