General Manager

Greene King; Wyke Regis; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Hotel discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Weymouth is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy pub and develop a high-performing team. You will drive sales growth with the management team and BD, while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You’ll recruit, coach and empower staff, uphold brand standards, and ensure safety for customers and colleagues. A personal license may be required or pursued after joining the business.

Qualifications

• Lead growth of pub sales with the management team and BD input.
• Recruit and develop your team to deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Uphold brand standards and ensure customer and team safety at all times.
• Be prepared to acquire a personal license if needed.
• Demonstrate high standards, strong communication, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with your management team and business development manager.
• Lead by example to bring Greene King brand to life through your team.
• Recruit and develop staff to ensure knowledge to delight customers.
• Maintain brand standards and safety for customers and teams.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

P&L awareness

Brand standards

English proficiency

Recruitment

Learning mindset

Job description

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Company Description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

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