General Manager

bowling Green Hotel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional family-friendly pub in Manchester is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead its operations. You will oversee daily functions, ensuring excellent guest experiences and robust commercial performance. Responsibilities include bar and food operations, managing six guest bedrooms, and conducting events. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hospitality management and a passion for delivering high-quality service. This role offers a competitive salary and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Good basic salary

Profit-related pay

Long-term role

Qualifications

• Experienced, commercially-minded leader.
• Strong focus on guest experience and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of The Bowling Green.
• Ensure high standards and strong commercial performance.
• Manage bar and food operations along with events.

Job description

Traditional Family Pub High Volume 6 Bedrooms Busy Functions

Good Basic Salary + Profit-Related Pay Long-Term Role

About Us

The Bowling Green is a traditional, family-friendly pub just off Chorlton Green. We are a high-volume site at the heart of the community, with strong afternoon and early evening trade, a well-established food offer, 6 letting rooms and a busy function business.

In warmer months our large childrens playground, 40+ outdoor tables and shipping-container bar make the venue extremely popular with families. Our Guinness is our best seller and our standards and reviews are consistently high.

Our previous General Manager was with us for over eight years and we are seeking an experienced, commercially minded leader to guide the pub into its next chapter.

The Role

You will lead the full daily operation of The Bowling Green, ensuring high standards, excellent guest experience and strong commercial performance across :

• Bar and food operations
• Outdoor trade during peak season
• 6 guest bedrooms
• Wakes, celebrations and private events
• Cellar management, food costings and beer quality

You will be accountable for people, product, profit and standards, working closely with the owners to deliver a stable, well-run and commercially successful business.

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