General Manager

Mcmullen & Sons Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food business in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced General Manager for the Bullfinch pub. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing sales within a volume food-led environment and strong team leadership skills. The role offers a salary of up to £37,000 per annum plus bonuses, with included accommodation in a well-appointed three-bedroom flat. This position is focused on delivering excellent guest service, developing a strong team, and engaging the local community through events.

Benefits

Company contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus scheme

Family friendly policies

Team discount card

Support from an Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales in a volume food-led business.
• Strong people skills and team management experience.
• Experience in a General Manager role in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Run the Bullfinch, part of the Destination Inns concept.
• Engage guests through events and social media.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety laws.

Skills

Understanding guest needs

Flawless execution of the offer

Creating sales driving activities

Recruiting and guiding the team

Financial management

Licensing and compliance knowledge

Job description

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 and chefs' recommendations (or specials) 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 focussing on the basics to ensure we deliver the Destination experience. The venue evenly split food & drink and caters for 600-800 covers weekly, with average weekly sales of £25-£30k.

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 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

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to run the Bullfinch, part of our Destination Inns concept. This stylish pub restaurant has been a McMullen house since 2009. The Bullfinch is home to a modern, spacious restaurant with grand log fire, great for gathering friends and family. The pub also hosts a cosy bar lounge and a luscious, spacious green beer garden.

Location and Remuneration

Sevenoaks

• Up to £37K per annum plus bonus dependant on experience; includes accommodation
• Full time, Salary of up to £37,000 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

Accommodation: The manager's accommodation consists of a well-appointed 3 bedroomed flat.