General Manager - Live In Available - The Hare, Roxwell

RedCat Pub Company; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Chelmsford is seeking a passionate General Manager. In this role, you will take full accountability for daily operations, lead and inspire a high-performing team, and ensure outstanding service. The ideal candidate has proven experience in management, a passion for hospitality, and strong commercial awareness. Join a company focused on growth and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Up to 15% bonus

Financial support through Wagestream

Career development programmes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager.
• Confident leader with great communication skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day operations of the pub and restaurant.
• Develop a high-performing front and back-of-house team.
• Drive revenue through events and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Customer satisfaction

Food industry experience

Job description

Why work for us?

• Work/Life Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility
• Bonus? Up to 15% of salary able to be achieved on a quarterly basis
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar
• Financial Support? Access wages as you earn them through Wagestream
• Development? Inspirational career development programmes
• Recognition? Dedicated reward and recognition platform
• Discounts? Food and Accommodation discounts nationwide
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Lead from the front. Make it yours. Shape the future of a standout pub.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, commercially minded, and people-focused General Manager

As a business, RedCat are operating well and there’s lots of positive news out there about us at the moment. It’s no secret that we’re in growth mode and we would love you to come and be part of the excitement. We aim to grow to over 65 sites in the next five years, across RedCat Independent Pubs and our sister company, Coaching Inns.

This isn’t just another General Manager job in a pub — this is your chance to take the reins of a pub, where our teams live and breathe our Core Values

Driven by people, Inspired by Innovation and Crafted for Guests.

Here, we are looking for more— we want a true leader. Someone who cares about delighting the guest, and about the teams who deliver great service every time.

The job in a nutshell

• Take full accountability for day-to-day operations of the pub and restaurant
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing front and back-of-house team
• Deliver consistently outstanding service, food, and drink quality
• Drive revenue through events, promotions, and exceptional hospitality
• Oversee stock control, staffing, budgets, and compliance
• Build strong local relationships and maintain a loyal customer base

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a General Manager
• A confident leader with a hands-on approach and great communication skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to maximise sales and control costs
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction
• Experience managing food-led pubs or restaurants
• Sound knowledge of licensing, health & safety, and operational compliance

Ready to run a pub that runs on trust and talent? Apply now and let’s talk about where your leadership could take you next