General Manager - 40 Hours per Week (Full Time)

Brewhouse and Kitchen; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Brewpub operator in Chester is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver outstanding service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for food and craft beer while ensuring compliance with operational standards. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible shifts, and numerous employee benefits including team meals and discounts across Brewpubs.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Free team meal on every shift

30% off Food and Drink

Access to discounts & cashback

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of P&L management.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Brewpub.
• Manage front of house and kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching and Development

Operational Standards Management

Customer Service

Financial Management

Job description

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Role Purpose

Our General Managers are the ultimate leaders, setting the tone and culture within their Brewpubs. You will be an expert at getting the best out of people, able to coach and develop your team to deliver flawless execution and service within a fun and supportive environment. We value your work/life balance, therefore all of our General Managers are contracted to work 40 hours per week.

Food is particularly important at Brewhouse & Kitchen - as such you will be passionate about our dining menu, drinks (particularly craft beer) and outstanding service. You must be confident in managing front of house, a robust kitchen operation and ready to take on the unique element of the microbrewery at B&K. Your operational standards will be of utmost importance, ensuring you trade your Brewpub in a safe, legal and compliant way.

As a General Manager, you will have full ownership of your Brewpub P&L, lead shifts including opening & closing the Brewpub, act as the key contact for the community in your site and be a decision maker who is determined to grow their business and deliver our operational standards "The B&K Way" perfectly.

Benefits of being a B&K General Manager

• Award winning employer - Best Brewing Pub Company & Best Companies Accredited 2025
• Competitive Salary + tronc
• Bonus scheme with the opportunity to significantly enhance your annual salary
• 40 Hour working week (Full time equivalent)
• Access your pay early with Hastee Pay, including financial wellbeing support
• Free team meal on every shift
• 30% off Food, Drink, Accommodation & Experience's in our Brewpubs and more
• Access to Brewhub - with over 3000+ discounts & cashback opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual incentive trips and benefits
• Access to award winning learning & development and apprenticeship programmes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Flexible shifts to fit in with life!

At Brewhouse & Kitchen we are a 'people first' business, we value difference and want everyone to be able to bring their true selves to work. We are committed to equality of opportunity for our colleagues and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family leave, ethnicity, religion/belief, marriage/civil partnerships or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Brewhouse & Kitchen are a Disability Confident employer, if you have a disability or additional needs that require adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know at the point of application.

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