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General Manager

Eltham GPO

City Of London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A local pub chain is seeking a General Manager for their Sylvan Post location in Forest Hill. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for hospitality, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be committed to customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, maintaining profitability, and training staff to uphold the pub's values. This position offers a vibrant community atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Christmas Day off
50% discount on food
50% discount on drinks
50% discount on beer
£50 birthday bar tab

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
  • Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
  • Experience managing finances and profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the pub's daily operations.
  • Ensure exceptional guest experiences.
  • Handle P&L responsibilities and profit management.
  • Train and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership
Team management
Hospitality
Customer service
Job description

We are looking for a General manager for the brilliant Sylvan Post in Forest Hill.

The Sylvan Post is a cracking little gem of a business that has been in considerable like for like growth for three straight years.

Having undergone a makeover 2 years ago, it is a lovely looking pub with a great team and some lovely regular customers. this business has beaten budget regularly.

We are looking for someone to continue the great work that our current team does, ideal for a first time appointment. the outgoing manager is very highly regarding and loved by the customers, therefore, their successor will have to be someone who wants to be part of the local community and has a genuine passion for hospitality!

What we offer you?

  • Christmas Day off
  • 50% discount off all food in any Portobello pub
  • 50% discount on all drinks in any Portobello pub
  • 50% discount on beer through the brewery store
  • £50 birthday bar tab
  • Most importantly our values are about treating EVERY individual with Honesty, Integrity & Respect

What you offer us?

Our General Managers work closely with the operations team to manage “their” business.

We just ask for a few things; that you will lead and inspire your team from the front, finding innovative ways to delight your guests. You will ensure each and every person that walks through our doors, receives the greatest hospitality, and every piece of food and drink that passes their lips is the freshest and finest quality that Forest Hill has to offer.

With this in mind, you will work closely with your management team, including your head chef, so that you can partner the finest food with the drinks offer and atmosphere that you will be the beating heart of every shift.

You will be fully responsible for the pubs P&L, so

converting sales to profit is also important. You will have an eagle eye for

detail, ensuring our guests journey from beginning to end will leave them

wanting more.

You will be at the forefront of training your team, with a genuine passion to develop and nurture your future stars and in turn, take your business forward. We believe in developing a strong bench, having a succession plan in place to reduce any recruitment needs and in turn develop our people into the next Portobello General Managers.

You will demonstrate all of this by upholding our company values of honesty, integrity and fairness with our teams, our guests and anyone else associated with our business.

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