General Manager Designate

Carpentersarmscambridge; Bedford; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager Designate to lead their pub operations. This role involves shadowing senior managers, maintaining high standards of service, and driving sales and team retention. The ideal candidate will possess a vibrant personality and a passion for hospitality, with experience in managing high-volume pub environments. This exciting opportunity offers autonomy to shape the business and make a significant impact in a well-respected establishment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and inspire a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pub management at a high volume site is essential.
• Strong operational and financial skills required for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pub to ensure high standards of food and drink delivery.
• Lead and motivate the team while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Conduct stock control and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Pub Management

Operational Skills

Financial Understanding

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Job description

Brewpoint Taproom Bedford, United Kingdom Hospitality Remote working

Company Description

Wells & Co are a Bedford based craft Brewery, a well-established Pub Partner estate, 28 UK managed pubs, 19 English pubs in France and 140+ years of history - so far! To support our exciting adventure and growth plans for 2025 and beyond we are on the hunt for our future Pub General Managers across the Northern Home Counties.

You must be fully mobile and be flexible to travel within the region for training and 1st appointment!

Position

Your role as General Manager Designate:

• Shadowing senior managers at our flagship sites to learn about Wells, our values and our offer to our guests
• Management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards to drive excellence in food and drink delivery
• Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded
• Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention whilst having fun along the way!
• Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records to identify opportunities for tighter control
• Create and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards identifying talent and ensuring succession
• Regular employee appraisals and implementation of performance management

Requirements

Energetic and vibrant, as our next General Manager in the making, you will be the face of our businesses and have a natural flair for hospitality and the ability to motivate and lead a team through your passion, standards and commitment.

• Previous Pub Management experience, ideally gained in a high volume site
• Excellent operational skills as well as a solid base of back office management
• Full financial understanding, and be able to react to the ever-changing needs of the business
• The ability to lead from the front and develop & train the team where required
• A result driven and ambitious individual excited at the opportunity to grow your business
• A passion for the industry and the challenges that come with it
• Energy and motivation to successfully lead and inspire your team

Other Information

In return, we will provide you with a great package including:

Passion and energy will be key – in return you will be given autonomy and ownership to take your business to new heights and an opportunity to really stamp your own personality onto the operation.