General Manager with Accommodation

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium bar operator in the UK is seeking a General Manager for their new venue in Brentwood. The role requires a focus on exceptional guest service and team leadership in a vibrant, high street location. The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality sector and a passion for delivering memorable social occasions. The position offers a salary of up to £35K annually, along with benefits including a contributory pension scheme and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Company contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Good bonus scheme

Team discount card

Manager’s accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• High street experience preferred.
• Passion for guest service and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and high standards.
• Manage business operations effectively.
• Lead and develop the team within a high-energy environment.

Skills

Ability to recruit and build a team

Clear communication

Build sales through offers

Can-do approach

Deliver costs to budget

High standards FOH and BOH

Understanding of high street trends

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a people focused General Manager for The Duchess and Dressmaker in Brentwood Essex. The bar which opened in early 2024 sits within our high street premium offer with fresh seasonal food, on trend cocktails, great music, and events. The bar is in the centre of the town and picks up trade from a wide base including locals, shoppers, and office workers. The bar is a unique venue that creates memorable experiences and social occasions. The right candidate will need to deliver exceptional guest service, high standards, strong business controls as well demonstrating entrepreneurial flair. The bar is open for brunch, lunch, dinner, and late drinks.

Management Profile

The right candidate will enjoy working in a high energy town centre bar and have a passion for guest service. The ability to lead and inspire the team is fundamental for the success of the business. The pub is ideally suited for a candidate who has high street experience and is looking to take the next stage in their career.

Key Skills

• A proven ability to recruit, build, lead a team
• Clear and concise lines of communication
• Demonstrable ability to build sales through both company and entrepreneurial offers
• A can-do approach
• Proven ability to deliver key costs lines to budget
• Second to none standards both FOH and BOH
• Understand the High Street marketplace especially music, cocktails, and food trends

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35K per year
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Good bonus scheme
• Team discount card

Manager’s Accommodation

The manager’s accommodation will consist of a well-appointed one bedroomed flat