General Manager

Rhubarb Hospitality Recruitment; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a General Management Couple for a well-established pub in Yeovil, Somerset. This role offers a competitive salary of around £55,000 plus bonus and includes live-in accommodation. The successful candidates will lead the business, implement strong sales strategies, and ensure excellent guest service. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in hospitality management. Join us and drive the success of this community-led pub!

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Autonomy to run the business

Support from senior management

Opportunity to grow within the business

Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven hospitality leaders with operational detail and commercial insight.
• Previous experience as a General Manager.
• Strong background in wet-led or mixed-trade pub operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day performance and sales.
• Train and motivate management and front-of-house teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

People Management

Financial Awareness

Customer Service

Job description

General Management Couple – Pub Manager – Yeovil Somerset

General Management Couple – Pub Manager – Yeovil Somerset – Live‑in – c£55k plus bonus

* General Manager Couple * Yeovil – Somerset * Start date: ASAP * Site is part of a successful Traditional Private Coaching Inn Group * General Pub Manager Jobs in Gloucestershire

Rhubarb Hospitality Recruitment is looking for a Management Couple for a Traditional British Coaching Inn with rooms.

Established Pub Hotel – this is a well‑established community‑led pub with a strong wet trade, growing food offer, and a loyal local customer base. We are now seeking an experienced General Management Couple to lead the business with energy, commercial discipline, and high standards of guest service.

The Role

You will have full accountability for the day‑to‑day performance of the business, leading from the front to deliver strong sales, controlled costs, and a positive team culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full P&L responsibility, driving revenue and margin performance
• Leading, training, and motivating the management and front‑of‑house teams
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a strong local reputation
• Managing rotas, labour costs, and productivity in line with trading patterns
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company procedures
• Developing promotions, events, and offers to maximise wet and food sales
• Maintaining high standards across the bar, cellar, kitchen, and public areas

About You

We are looking for proven hospitality leaders who can balance operational detail with commercial insight.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a General Manager
• A strong background in wet‑led or mixed‑trade pub operations with guest accommodation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people‑management skills
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead busy services
• Strong financial awareness, including labour control and margin management
• A passion for delivering great guest experiences and business promotion

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance‑related bonus
• Autonomy to run the business as your own within clear brand standards
• Support from an experienced senior management team
• Opportunity to grow and develop within the business
• Live in accommodation

How to Apply

If you are an experienced, driven hospitality professional looking for your next General Manager role, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short covering note outlining your experience.

Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: c£55,000 plus bonus and private accommodation
Relevant Experience: General Management of Hotels / Pubs / Restaurants or Head Chef