General Manager

The Coniston Inn; Dixon Ground; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Birthday extra holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

50% food discount

£1 stays Jan–Mar

1/3 off room bookings

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed & breakfast for loved ones

EAP confidential support

Tronc (tips)

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Descripción de la vacante

The Coniston Inn is recruiting a General Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced hospitality setting, delivering exceptional guest experiences with strong commercial focus. You’ll manage budgeting, cost control, and staff development while maintaining our values and a welcoming atmosphere.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, including night guest services and an on-site presence to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction across the Lakeland location.

Formación

• As General Manager, you’ll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for.
• You’ll be accountable for planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with budgets, building and nurturing a high-performing team.
• Leading by example, you’ll inspire and motivate the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding our values.
• You’ll respond to guest needs during the night and occasionally stay on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the team across all pub operations to deliver heartfelt hospitality and commercial success.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and adherence to financial targets.
• Review and implement business procedures, including payroll, inventory, and supplier management.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to foster a culture of growth and development.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, calm professionalism under pressure, and a seamless guest journey.

Descripción del empleo

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Located on the shores of Coniston Water, this classic Lakeland slate building offers sensational views of the lake and surrounding fells. Recently restored to its former glory, it stands as a stunning landmark with the tranquil waters just a short walk away, providing the perfect backdrop for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As General Manager, you’ll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You’ll work closely with your Operations Manager, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values.

In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You’ll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both yourself and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditures and bills. Your understanding of P&L accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success.

Leading by example, you’ll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you’ll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high‑pressure situations.

If you’re passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and love creating unforgettable guest experiences, we think you’ll fit right inn…

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation - click the link to learn more https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn #LI-LA1