General Manager

Greene King; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Pension contribution

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Family-friendly policies

Greene King Inns discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy pub, inspire your team and create a warm welcome for customers. You’ll drive sales, uphold brand standards and ensure safety and compliance across daily operations.

You'll recruit and develop staff, manage P&L with commercial acumen, and embody the brand in every guest experience. Previous GM experience is desirable; you’ll be ambitious, people-focused and ready to grow with Greene King.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility.
• UK English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with the management team.
• Lead by example and bring the Greene King brand to life.
• Recruit and develop your team to delight customers.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure customer and staff safety.
• Uphold allergen controls and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

People management

P&L management

Job description

As General Manager, you'll have the freedom to succeed to build a business to be proud of, whilst developing your team and creating a warm welcome for your customers. From the moment you step through the door, you'll lead by example make sure our customers, and teams, have a great time. Qualifications What you'll do as a General Manager...

• Work with your business development manager and management team to grow pub sales.
• Lead by example in everything you do and bring our brand to life through your team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.

• Please be aware that if you are successful in this role you will need to either already have, or be able to acquire a personal license.

  Very high standards and attention to detail in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a successful pub.

• You're great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills.
• You'll be business savvy, with a keen eye for P&L control.
• You'll embrace individuality and care for others, your pub and the environment.
• Previous success at General Manager level is desirable; from a hospitality, retail or other fast paced background, and the right attitude and outlook is essential!
• You're keen to learn and happiest when you succeed at something new.

• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

  Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

  You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…