General Manager - Huntsman

J.W. Lees & Co.; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Live-in accommodation

Healthcare plan

Food & drink discount 30%

On-shift food discount 50%

Hotel/inn discounts

Staff wellbeing support

Development programmes

Maternity/Paternity/adoption policy

JW BenefitHub discounts

Job summary

JW Lees is seeking a General Manager for the Huntsman Inn in Holmfirth. You will lead daily operations, shape the guest experience, and drive sales in a busy 15-bedroom venue with a strong community focus.

The role offers up to £55,000 base salary plus bonus, with live-in accommodation available. You will manage a team, deliver excellent service, and oversee events and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused leadership with a proven track record in food and beverage operations.
• Ability to coach and build a strong team to maximise opportunities.
• Experience hosting large events and functions and driving guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Huntsman Inn, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive sales and profit while engaging with the local community.
• Manage all aspects of the business and make key decisions.

Skills

Customer service

Food and drink

Leadership

Team coaching

Event hosting

Guest experience

Job description

General Manager Vacancy - Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth - Up to £55,000 plus bonus

We arelooking fora General Managerto join us at JW Lees and take the helm at the Huntsman Inn in Holmfirth

The Huntsman Inn is a superb 15-bedroom property located in Holmfirth, near Huddersfield and Manchester. With sweeping views of the Pennines, the venue caters for hearty dining in the pub, sunset drinks in the beer garden and destination events in the 150-person capacity Harden Hill Suite. Boasting an excellent condition of trade areas, as well as proper Yorkshire hospitality, The Huntsman Inn is well-positioned to thrive with the right leader.

What we offer our General Managers:

• Excellent bonus earning potential
• Live in accommodation available
• Healthcare Cash Plan giving you access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim money back for dentist, eyecare and other medical appointments for you and your family
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• Regular investment in our sites
• 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone passionate about customer service, food and drink, and building a community feel
• A resilient leader who can build and coach a strong team to capitalise on all opportunities
• An experienced General Manager with track record in hosting large events & functions

What a General Manager does at JW Lees:

• You’ll be passionate about customer service & highly motivated
• Have the ability lead a committed team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
• Focus on driving sales and profit whilst making sure engagement with the local community is one of your key priorities
• Demonstrate excellent management skills
• Have a proven track record of delivering great quality service, food and drink through your teams
• Be accountable for managing all areas of the business whilst being given the opportunity to make those key business decisions

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heartofeverything we do:

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together