General Manager

Wells & Co.; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Holiday Buy and Sell

Company Pension scheme

Retail and beer discounts

Refer a friend Bonus

Cycle to work scheme

50% off food on shift

Employee assistance programme

Benefits portal

Fun culture surrounded by a supportive

Job summary

The Bear in Rugby is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations of the pub, ensuring top service and a standout guest experience.

You will drive sales and profit, manage staff performance, and maintain high standards across front and back of house in a vibrant community pub setting.

Qualifications

• Previous General Management experience, ideally in wet led community pub environment.
• Excellent operational skills and solid base of back office management.
• Full financial understanding and ability to react to changing business needs.
• Ability to lead from the front and train the team where required.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards.
• Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded.
• Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention while keeping a fun culture.
• Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records.
• Create and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards and succession planning.
• Regular employee appraisals and implementation of performance management.

Skills

General management

Operational skills

Back office management

Financial understanding

Job description

Company The Bear Location RUGBY, United Kingdom Functional Area Hospitality

Company Description

The Bear is a modern community pub on the edge of Bilton village and is at the heart of the new residential development. The site recently reopened after a transformational refurbishment to bring local residents an exciting new look and feel, combined with a unique dining and drink offer.

Position

Your role as General Manager:

• Overall management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards to drive excellence in food and drink delivery
• Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded
• Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention whilst having fun along the way!
• Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records to identify opportunities for tighter control
• Create and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards identifying talent and ensuring succession
• Regular employee appraisals and implementation of performance management

Requirements

Energetic and vibrant, as General Manager you will be the face of our businesses and have a natural flair for hospitality and the ability to motivate and lead a team through your passion, standards and commitment.

• Previous General Management experience, ideally gained in wet led community pub environment
• Excellent operational skills as well as a solid base of back office management
• Full financial understanding, and be able to react to the ever-changing needs of the business
• The ability to lead from the front and develop & train the team where required
• A result driven and ambitious individual excited at the opportunity to grow your business
• A passion for the industry and the challenges that come with it
• Energy and motivation to successfully lead and inspire your team

Other information

We will provide you with a great package including:

• 28 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Holiday Buy and Sell
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• 50% off food on shift
• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team