General Manager

Wells and Co.; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub company seeks a General Manager for The Old Cock Inn in Harpenden. You will oversee all operations, maintain high standards, and develop a strong team while achieving sales and profit targets. The ideal candidate has prior General Management experience in a gastro or quality food venue. A salary up to £55,000 plus bonus is offered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business and enjoy autonomy in your role.

Qualifications

• Previous General Management experience in a gastro or quality fresh food environment.
• Excellent operational skills and back office management experience.
• Full financial understanding to react to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards.
• Care for guests and exceed their expectations.
• Conduct regular stock control and identify tighter control opportunities.

Skills

Operational skills

Leadership ability

Team motivation

Job description

General Manager – Old Cock Inn

Location: Harpenden, England, United Kingdom

The Old Cock Inn is a delightful pub & restaurant in the heart of Harpenden, offering guests the added benefit of six boutique bedrooms. We have a stylish and cosy restaurant, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the colder months, and a lovely terrace garden at the back. We’re what you might call a ‘proper pub’ serving a selection of real ales and craft beers, alongside an extensive wine, gin and spirit list.

Your role as General Manager:

• Overall management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards to drive excellence in food and drink delivery
• Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded
• Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention whilst having fun along the way!
• Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records to identify opportunities for tighter control
• Create and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards identifying talent and ensuring succession
• Regular employee appraisals and implementation of performance management

Energetic and vibrant, as General Manager you will be the face of our business and have a natural flair for hospitality and the ability to motivate and lead a team through your passion, standards and commitment.

• Previous General Management experience, ideally gained in a gastro/ high quality fresh food environment
• Excellent operational skills as well as a solid base of back office management
• Full financial understanding, and be able to react to the ever‑changing needs of the business
• The ability to lead from the front and develop & train the team where required
• A result driven and ambitious individual excited at the opportunity to grow your business
• A passion for the industry and the challenges that come with it
• Energy and motivation to successfully lead and inspire your team

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

• Basic to £55,000 + bonus

Passion and energy will be key – in return you will be given autonomy and ownership to take this business to new heights and the successful General Manager will have an opportunity to really stamp their own personality onto the operation.