General Manager - Live In

Greene King; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Brand discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Employee assistance program

Parental policies

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a General Manager to lead a Cornerstone pub in the United Kingdom. You will drive sales, develop your team, and create a welcoming experience for customers. You will recruit staff, uphold brand standards, and ensure safety and allergen controls are followed. A personal license may be required.

You will be responsible for delivering great hospitality, managing the team, and maintaining high standards of service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High standard of leadership and people management.
• Strong business acumen with P&L awareness.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to drive sales and deliver memorable experiences.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with the management team.
• Lead by example and bring the brand to life through your team.
• Recruit and develop your team to delight customers.
• Champion brand standards and ensure safety for customers and staff.
• Acquire personal license if needed before or after appointment.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

People management

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.