General Manager

Greene King; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts

Pension

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause-friendly employer

Hotel/inn discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Hungry Horse in Preston is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and deliver memorable guest experiences. You will recruit, train, and mentor a capable team while upholding brand standards and safety protocols.

As the face of the pub, you’ll steer the business, manage costs, and foster community spirit, with potential for professional growth within Greene King’s well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service focus.
• Good business sense with experience in P&L control.
• Background in hospitality, retail, or fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy pub setting.
• Fluent spoken and written English; allergen controls understood.

Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to grow pub sales.
• Lead by example and bring the brand to life through your team.
• Recruit and develop your staff to deliver great guest experiences.
• Champion brand standards and ensure customer and team safety.
• Acquire a personal license if not already held.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

P&L management

Hospitality experience

Job description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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.

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.

What you’ll bring...

• 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.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.