General Manager

Bel & The Dragon Churt; Churt; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GM bonus up to 100%

Food & drink discount 25%+

Wagestream access

Healthcare cash plan

Induction & training

Discounted hotel stays

Online benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon Churt, part of Fuller’s, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the Surrey Hills site. The role offers up to £59,000 plus bonus and great benefits, with a standard 40-hour week and live-out arrangement.

You will drive hospitality excellence, oversee operations, and manage a passionate team to deliver outstanding food and wine service in a warm, family-friendly environment. A strong progression opportunity awaits.

Qualifications

• Experienced General Manager with a passion for great food and wine.
• Ability to motivate and support the team while creating a special atmosphere.
• Commercially minded with strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and drive hospitality excellence.
• Oversee team performance and guest experience.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial mindset

Decision making

Ownership

Team motivation

Hospitality passion

Job description

General Manager
Bel & The Dragon, Churt
Up to £59,000 plus bonus and great benefits

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

Churt is a beautiful destination Bel & The Dragon site, situated in the Surrey Hills, not far from Frensham Ponds. With Hankley Common Golf Club, Witley & Milford Commons, Guildford & Farnham market towns on its doorstep, as well as local direct links into London Waterloo, it poses a fantastic opportunity for continued growth.

Its 18 bedrooms were refurbished within the last 2 years, and work is planned to its restaurant this year. The garden is large with a stretch tent for private functions, clay pizza oven & intimate terrace dining; it really does offer everything for everyone.

The vacancy would suit an experienced General Manager with a passion and love for great food & wine. This is offered as live-out.

What we can offer you:

• Our General Manager contracts are 40 hour a week over 5 days, business needs can influence this but we never \"celebrate\" working too many hours!!


• GM bonus is up to 100% of your salary


• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.


• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.


• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.


• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.


• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family


• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.


• Healthcare Cash Plan – you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.


• Full induction and training


• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a General Manager:

• Pride in being the driving force behind the success of the business.


• Someone who can motivate and support the team as well as create a special atmosphere for customers.


• A commercially minded individual.


• A confident manager with great decision-making skills.


• Ability to take ownership of problems.


• Great communication skills


• Passion for fresh food, great wines, and engaging service.