General Manager - The Nags Head

RedCat Pub Company; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality group is looking for an experienced General Manager to oversee the operations of a pub in Great Missenden, England. The ideal candidate will lead a passionate team, maintain high standards of service, and drive revenue through events and promotions. A proven track record in hospitality and a genuine love for guest satisfaction are essential for this role. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now!

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Bonus scheme

Tips distribution

Financial support

Career development programmes

Employee assistance programme

Food and accommodation discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager.
• Hands-on approach with great communication skills.
• Experience managing food-led pubs or restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for day-to-day operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Deliver outstanding service and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Customer satisfaction

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