General Manager

Carnarvon Arms; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A countryside coaching inn is seeking a General Manager to lead the team and drive success in a food-focused pub. The role offers autonomy over the menu, team management, and marketing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and creativity. This position includes substantial bonus potential and various benefits. Join the team and grow your career in hospitality.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels

Access to Share Save Scheme

Career Pathway and Training Courses

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for exceptional customer service.
• Proactive team management skills.
• Commitment to professional growth in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in a stylish, food-focused pub.
• Design food menu tailored to customer preferences.
• Handle recruitment and marketing for the pub.

Skills

Creativity

Customer service

Team management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

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We're looking for a General Manager for The Carnarvon Arms, situated right next to the iconic Highclere Castle near Newbury. This countryside coaching inn offers a quintessential country pub experience with hearty pub classics and a focus on game and locally sourced ingredients. The pub features a beautiful dining room, a smart bar area, a terrace at the front, a garden at the rear, and various cozy nooks and crannies.

Running a Pub for Young's:

We believe pubs should be unique and individual, and we are seeking entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stamp on our businesses. You have the freedom to decide what goes on the food menu—tailoring your offer to your guests and growing the business in line with your vision. You will also choose what events to host, determine the team uniform, and handle recruitment and marketing.

What We Offer Our General Managers:

• Huge annual bonus potential - up to 100% of your salary!
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels
• Access to our Share Save Scheme
• Access to our Career Pathway and Training and Development Courses

What we look for in a General Manager:

We seek a creative and entrepreneurial General Manager to lead our team in a stylish, food-focused pub. You will embrace the autonomy to run your business and bring innovative ideas to drive success. A genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a proactive approach to team management are essential. You should be able to recruit and develop your team, ensuring they have the knowledge to delight our customers. A commitment to a career in hospitality and a willingness to grow professionally are also important.

Thank you for your interest in working with Young's. If you'd like to join our team, please apply now!