General Manager

Chestnut Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality group in Huntingdon is seeking a General Manager to lead The Old Bridge. The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality background and a passion for guest experience, team development, and financial success. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 OTE, along with attractive benefits and incentives.

Benefits

Team rewards and incentives

Flexible working hours

Daily staff meals

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Manager in a hospitality setting.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire FOH and BOH teams.
• Collaborate to ensure operational excellence.
• Engage with guests for memorable experiences.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development.
• Drive financial performance and meet targets.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Team development

Guest experience

Operational excellence

Job description

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About The Old Bridge

The Old Bridge is a beautifully ivy-clad, 18th-century townhouse hotel, restaurant, and wine shop, set on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Huntingdon. With 24 individually designed bedrooms, a bustling restaurant, a relaxing bar, and an award-winning wine shop, we combine historic charm with modern hospitality. We are part of Chestnut - a collection of hospitality venues across East Anglia - and we pride ourselves on creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest.

Role Overview

We are looking for an inspiring and commercially minded General Manager to lead The Old Bridge. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, and creating a positive culture across both the Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with the Head Chef, Assistant Manager, and our central support teams to ensure operational excellence in every area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the FOH and BOH teams to deliver consistently high standards of service.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Assistant Manager to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Act as a visible host, engaging with guests to create a warm and memorable experience.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, building a cohesive and motivated workforce.
• Oversee wet stock and cash management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive financial performance by meeting and exceeding sales and profit targets.
• Foster a positive workplace culture, ensuring all team members perform to their best abilities.
• Report regularly to the Operations Manager on performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Incentives – Enjoy team and individual rewards, from staff days out to trips abroad.
• Flexible Hours – Support for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Tips – Earn tips in addition to your salary, with the ability to track earnings via Wagestream.

Perks of Working with Chestnut

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team and connect with colleagues across our collection.
• Food and room discounts for you and your friends.
• Access to the Chestnut Hub with 100s of high street discounts.
• Fresh, high-quality staff meals provided daily.
• Opportunities for professional development, including industry‑accredited qualifications.
• Employee reward and recognition prizes.
• Staff referral scheme (earn up to £1,500 per referral).

About You

• Previous experience as a General Manager in a hospitality setting, ideally with rooms and dining.
• A natural leader who can inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• A passion for hospitality, guest experience, and operational excellence.
• Comfortable being a hands‑on leader who leads from the front.

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 OTE, including performance‑related bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, generous tips, and a range of team incentives.