General Manager

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub company is seeking an experienced General Manager for the Old Beams in Milton Keynes. This role involves overseeing daily operations, growing sales, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing food-led businesses and a passion for exceptional guest service. Offering a salary of up to £38,000 per annum, with accommodation included. Join us to shape the pub's future while ensuring a memorable dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Well-appointed accommodation

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Team discount card

Qualifications

• Proven track record in increasing sales within a high-volume food business.
• Experience in team leadership and development.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the pub.
• Train, motivate, and engage the team.
• Ensure high levels of guest service and satisfaction.
• Develop and implement sales-driving activities.

Skills

Sales growth in food-led business

Strong people skills

Creative problem-solving

Customer engagement through events

Job description

We are now recruiting for a people focused Manager to**)( run the Old Beams, Milton Keynes

A rare opportunity has arisen for a General Manager for our lovely Destination pub in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to run the Old Beams, part of our Destination Inns concept. A McMullen house since 1995, the Old Beams was rebuilt after a fire in 2007. Enjoy seriously relaxed dining in this hidden country gem at the heart of Shenley Lodge. With the remnants of the historical pub abutted to the newer oak‑framed barn, the ingeniously reconstructed Old Beams is a glorious triumph of gastronomy over adversity! Dine inside warmed by log fires in the vaulted oak barn or private dining rooms of the old pub or, weather permitting, alfresco in the garden or patio.

This is a great food business with a strong reputation locally and potential to grow. The right candidate will have a proven track record of growing sales in a volume food‑led business, a strong people skillset and a desire to build and lead an engaged team. A love of food is important, chefs’ recommendations are key to the Destination concept as well as exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic problem solver who wants to make this pub stand out by putting their own stamp on the business, developing a strong team, engaging guests through events and social media but most of all focusing on the basics to ensure we deliver the Destination experience.

Key General Manager Attributes

• Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand
• Flawless execution of the offer
• Creation of sales driving activities
• Recruiting, coaching and guiding the team - to get the best out of them every day
• Engage team through regular meetings, incentives and social activity
• Being able to spot talent and develop individuals Dassim
  to reach their potential
• Financial management of the business to deliver profit growth
• Ability to plan sales and cost lines
• All aspects of licensing, food and health & safety compliance in line with the law

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,000 per annum live‑in, dependant on experience
• Accommodation consists of a well‑appointed 3 bedroomed flat
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Team discount card
• Support of experienced Operations Manager & people focused company