General Manager - Live In

Greene King; Barnland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Pension contribution

Brand discounts on Greene King brands

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a General Manager to lead one of our community pubs, driving sales and delivering outstanding guest experiences. You will recruit and develop your team, uphold brand standards, and ensure safety for customers and staff.

Ability to obtain a personal license is required or you must be able to acquire one. You will benefit from a live-in accommodation package and be part of a team that values community, inclusion, and great hospitality.

Qualifications

• High standards and attention to detail in day-to-day pub operations.
• Strong people and communication skills for team leadership.
• Business savvy with focus on P&L control.
• Respect for individuality and care for others, pub, and environment.
• Past GM experience is desirable in hospitality or fast-paced settings; right attitude is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with the management team.
• Lead by example to deliver amazing customer experiences.
• Recruit and develop your team to ensure knowledge and capabilities.
• Champion brand standards and ensure customer and team safety.
• Possess or acquire a personal license if not already held.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

P&L management

Brand standards

Job description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

Benefit from a spacious four-bedroom live-in accommodation package, offering generous living space and excellent value in an area where living costs can be high.

As General Manager, you’ll have the freedom to succeed to build a business to be proud of, whilst developing your team and creating a warm welcome for your customers. From the moment you step through the door, you’ll lead by example make sure our customers, and teams, have a great time.

What you'll do as a General Manager...

• Work with your business development manager and management team to grow pub sales.
• Lead by example in everything you do and bring our brand to life through your team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.
• Please be aware that if you are successful in this role you will need to either already have, or be able to acquire a personal license.

What you'll bring...

• Very high standards and attention to detail in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a successful pub.
• You're great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills.
• You’ll be business savvy, with a keen eye for P&L control.
• You'll embrace individuality and care for others, your pub and the environment.
• Previous success at General Manager level is desirable; from a hospitality, retail or other fast paced background, and the right attitude and outlook is essential!
• You're keen to learn and happiest when you succeed at something new.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.