General Manager - Country Pub

HPL Recruitment; Wembury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Leadership role

Career development

Staff discounts

Community environment

Possible Live-In

Job summary

HPL Recruitment is seeking a General Manager for a busy country pub in Wembury, Devon. The role focuses on leading a hands-on team to deliver outstanding guest experiences and drive business performance.

Key requirements include 5+ years in management, with 2 years as GM and 3 years in cellar management. The position offers a competitive salary and potential live-in accommodation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in managerial roles
• 2 years in a GM role
• 3 years cellar management

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the pub team
• Manage day-to-day operation of the business
• Deliver exceptional food, drink and customer service standards
• Drive sales, profitability and overall business performance
• Manage rotas, staffing and labour costs
• Control stock, GP, wastage and ordering
• Ensure health & safety, licensing and operational standards
• Build strong relationships with regulars, locals and the community

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Hospitality management

Guest experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

General Manager - Country Pub

Wembury, Devon

£36,000 - £38,000 + Possible Live-In

We are looking for a General Manager to lead an exciting and busy country pub in Wembury, just outside of Plymouth.

We are after someone who is an experienced and hands-on General Manager to take the reigns of this beautiful country pub and help build on its success. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves the hospitality industry, takes pride in creating a great guest experience, and knows how to bring a team together.

We are looking for a minimum of 5 years in a managerial roles - 2 years in a GM role - 3 years cellar management.

The Role

• Leading, motivating and developing the pub team.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the business.
• Delivering exceptional food, drink and customer service standards.
• Driving sales, profitability and overall business performance.
• Manaing rotas, staffing and labour costs.
• Managing stock, GP, wastage and ordering.
• Ensuring excellent health & safety, licensing and operational standards.
• Building strong relationships with regulars, locals and the wider community.

About you

• Has previous experience as a General Manager, Pub Manager or Senior Hospitality Manager.
• Is confident leading a team and taking ownership.
• Understands the commercial side of running a pub.
• Has a genuine passion for food, drink and hospitality.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can remain calm and positive in a busy environment.
• Takes pride in standards and attention to detail.
• Most importantly, you'll love looking after people and have the perdonalist to make out pub a place that guests want to come back to.

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary
• A key leadership role within an established country pub
• The opportunity to make your mark and influence the business
• A supportive and passionate team
• Career development opportunities
• Staff benefits and discounts
• A friendly, community-focussed working environment
• Possible Live-In