General Manager

Puss in Boots; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run pub in Hazel Grove is seeking an experienced Co–General Manager to help lead the business forward. The position requires proven leadership in large food-led hospitality sites, focusing on service quality and team development. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent tips, and a supportive work environment, aiming for long-term success. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative style and pride in genuine hospitality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent tips and performance‑related incentives

50% off food for you and 3 guests

Free food and drinks while on shift

Long‑term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large, food‑led hospitality sites.
• Collaborative leadership style - confident, calm, and people‑focused.
• Strong commercial awareness with a passion for quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Jointly lead and develop a large and well‑established team.
• Drive high standards of service, food quality, and guest experience.
• Support commercial performance, planning, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Hospitality standards

Job description

Co–General Manager – The Puss in Boots, SK2 6DG

Senior leadership role | £17 per hour, plus tips and bonus

We’re Almond Family Pubs - a proud, independent, family‑run pub group known for doing things properly. One of our flagship sites, The Puss in Boots, is entering an exciting new phase, and we’re now looking to recruit an experienced and driven Co–General Manager to help lead the business forward.

The Puss in Boots is currently led by Nick, a hugely respected General Manager who has been with Almond Family Pubs for over 14 years and is a real asset to our company. Due to internal progression within the group and a planned refurbishment on the horizon, we believe now is the right time to strengthen the leadership structure by introducing a Co‑GM role.

This is a genuine partnership position - working closely with an established GM to support the team, drive standards, and help shape the next chapter of a much‑loved pub.

The Role

As Co‑General Manager, you’ll play a key part in:

• Jointly leading and developing a large and well‑established team
• Driving high standards of service, food quality, and guest experience
• Supporting commercial performance, planning, and operational excellence
• Playing an active role in preparing the business for an upcoming refurbishment
• Helping embed culture, consistency, and long‑term stability within the team
• Being highly visible, hands‑on, and present on the floor

This role is ideal for an experienced General Manager, Deputy GM, or Senior Operations Manager who enjoys collaboration, values people‑first leadership, and wants to be part of a long‑term success story rather than a short‑term fix.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading large, food‑led hospitality sites
• A collaborative leadership style - confident, calm, and people‑focused
• Strong commercial awareness with a passion for quality and standards
• Someone who thrives in partnership and enjoys building teams together
• A leader who shares our values and takes pride in great pubs done properly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent tips and performance‑related incentives
• 50% off food for you and 3 guests across all Almond Family Pubs
• Free food and drinks while on shift
• A supportive, family‑run business that values longevity and loyalty
• Real influence in shaping the future of a flagship pub
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing independent group

About Almond Family Pubs

100% family‑owned, Almond Family Pubs operates a small collection of premium, community‑led pubs across the Stockport area. We’re passionate about great food, great drinks, and genuine hospitality and even more passionate about the people who deliver it.

Our values guide everything we do:

People First | One Big Happy Family | Prioritising Today’s Guests | Sustainable, Innovative & Future Proof | Excellence | Warm & Welcome

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.