General Manager – Independent Country Pub & Restaurant

Community Hospitality; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in option

Live-out option

Job summary

Community Hospitality in Somerset is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a quality country pub and restaurant, delivering outstanding guest experiences and driving a profitable, independent business.

You will hire and develop a team, uphold high service standards, build strong ties with the local community, and create a welcoming atmosphere that customers return for.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Manager or similar senior hospitality role
• A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service
• Excellent business acumen, with an understanding of commercial performance and profitability
• A genuine passion for quality food, hospitality and guest satisfaction
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Experience managing day-to-day pub or restaurant operations
• A commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with the local community
• A positive, hands-on and professional approach to leadership

Skills

General management experience

Hospitality leadership

Customer service excellence

Business acumen

People management

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead a quality country pub and restaurant in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional service, creating memorable guest experiences and running a successful business within an independent environment.

Working with a quality independent operator, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead a team and build a pub that is at the heart of its local community.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a General Manager or similar senior hospitality role
• A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service
• Excellent business acumen, with an understanding of commercial performance and profitability
• A genuine passion for quality food, hospitality and guest satisfaction
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Experience managing day-to-day pub or restaurant operations
• A commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with the local community
• A positive, hands-on and professional approach to leadership

Salary & accommodation

• Salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience
• Live-in or live-out options available
• The opportunity to work with a quality independent operator
• The chance to take ownership of the guest experience, team development and business performance

We’re looking for someone who understands that a successful country pub is about more than great food and drink. It’s about creating a welcoming atmosphere, building a loyal customer base and becoming an important part of the local community.

All applications will be treated confidentially.