General Manager

Young's Pubs; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub company is seeking a General Manager for their location in Chipping Norton, offering an exciting opportunity to run a food-focused pub with autonomy to shape the business. The ideal candidate will have experience in fresh-food service and a passion for customer satisfaction. This role includes the potential for significant bonuses and benefits, encouraging a proactive and innovative management style.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential - up to 100% of salary

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 and Development Courses

Qualifications

• Experience in a guest-centric environment.
• Fresh-food experience is essential.
• Proactive approach to team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the pub and make key decisions.
• Tailor food offerings to guests and manage your business vision.
• Recruit, develop, and manage your team.

Job description

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General Manager - Up to 50k plus bonus (up to 100%)

We're looking for a General Manager for the Blue Boar in Chipping Norton. This historic pub, dating back to 1641, is renowned for its warm welcome, seasonal menus showcasing the best of the Cotswolds, and its stunning surroundings. With features like oak beams, flagstone floors, and roaring fires, it exemplifies the charm of a premium countryside pub. We seek a guest-centric General Manager with fresh-food experience for this Cotswolds landmark.

Running a Pub for Young's:

We believe pubs should be unique and individual. Therefore, we are looking for entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stamp on our businesses. We promote autonomy within a framework—deciding on the food menu, which is crafted by you, not from a fixed recipe bank. You tailor your offerings to your guests and grow the business aligned with your vision. You will decide on events, sales initiatives, team uniforms, and handle recruitment and marketing. If you are a people-focused Pub General Manager with fresh food experience, we want to hear from you.

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 stylish, food-focused pub. You will embrace the autonomy to run your business and bring innovative ideas to drive your team to success. A genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a proactive approach to team management are essential. You will recruit and develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge to delight our customers. Also, a commitment to your hospitality career is vital, and we offer ongoing development to support your growth and success with us.