General Manager - Pub

Interaction Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A pub in South Devon is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee all aspects of operations, staff management, and customer care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about service, with a strong management background, and be hands-on when needed. The role offers a salary of £32,000 plus accommodation and a performance-related bonus, with the potential for a Management Couple position.

Benefits

On-site accommodation

Discounts of up to 50% on food

28 days annual leave

Private Healthcare Plan

Workplace Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced General Manager with a proven work history within pubs.
• Genuine passion for customer service and strong management skills.
• Flexible attitude and positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the pub operations and staffing.
• Provide outstanding customer care and manage services.
• Assist behind the bar, serve tables, or work in the kitchen when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

General Manager, TQ7 Kingsbridge, £32k + accommodation

This beautiful village pub, based in the stunning South Devon countryside, offers a traditional pub menu alongside a traditional Sunday roast and chef specials. With the pub situated in the heart of the village, there is the opportunity for the pub to become the hub of the community attracting both locals and tourists.

As the General Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the running of the pub, from staffing, stock management to P&L, providing outstanding customer care ensuring a smooth service in the kitchen and FOH, hands on – more than happy to get behind the bar, serve tables or jump in to the kitchen if need be, and keen to drive the business forward and make the pub the heart of the community.

Interested?? Then apply immediately

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the pub operations, including staffing, stock management and P&L.
• Provide outstanding customer care and ensure a smooth service in both the kitchen and front of house.
• Be hands-on when needed: assist behind the bar, serve tables or work in the kitchen.
• Drive the business forward and establish the pub as the heart of the community.

Benefits

• On-site accommodation
• Discounts of up to 50% on food and 20% on accommodation across the group
• Up to 28 days annual leave with optional Holiday Buy Back scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including Dentistry & Optical cover
• Workplace Pension Scheme

What we are looking for

• An experienced General Manager with a proven work history within pubs
• A strong manager with the ability to work as part of a team
• Genuinely passionate about customer service
• Attentive to detail with an eye for presentation
• A friendly personality with strong communication skills and a passion for people
• Flexible and willing with a positive manner
• As the client is looking for both Head Chef and Manager, this could potentially suit a Management Couple.
• Due to the rural location of the pub, it would be an advantage that candidates either drive or have a reliable way of commuting as public transport can be inconsistent

Job Info

• Job Title: General Manager
• Company: Interaction Recruitment
• Location: Kingsbridge, South Devon
• Salary: £32,000 Per annum + live-in accommodation; Performance related bonus
• Posted: Sep 3rd 2025
• Closes: Oct 4th 2025
• Sector: Catering
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time