General Manager with Accommodation

McMullen & Sons Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality company is seeking an experienced General Manager for their Destination pub in Sevenoaks, Kent. The right candidate will oversee the Bullfinch’s operations, focusing on driving sales, developing the team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. A competitive salary up to £37,000 per annum, alongside benefits, including live-in accommodation and a bonus scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Company contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus scheme

Team discount card

Qualifications

• Experience in a food-led business with sales responsibility.
• Ability to develop and lead a team.
• Understanding of licensing, health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage operations at the Bullfinch pub.
• Drive sales through effective activities and promotions.
• Engage and develop the team through coaching and support.

Skills

Proven track record in sales growth

Strong people skills

Creativity and problem-solving

Engagement with guests

Financial management

Job description

Overview

A rare opportunity has arisen for a General Manager for our lovely Destination pub at Sevenoaks, Kent.

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to run the Bullfinch, part of our Destination Inns concept. This stylish pub restaurant has been a McMullen house since 2009. The Bullfinch is home to a modern, spacious restaurant with grand log fire, great for gathering friends and family. The pub also hosts a cosy bar lounge and a luscious, spacious green beer garden.

This is a great food business with a strong reputation locally and potential to grow. The right candidate will have a proven track record of growing sales in a volume food led business, a strong people skillset and a desire to build and lead an engaged team. A love of food is important and chefs’ recommendations (or specials) are key to the Destination concept as well as exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic problem solver who wants to make this pub stand out by putting their own stamp on the business, developing a strong team, engaging guests through events and social media but most of all focussing on the basics to ensure we deliver the Destination experience.

The venue evenly split food & drink and caters for 600-800 covers weekly, with average weekly sales of £25-£30k.

Key General Manager Attributes

• Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand
• Flawless execution of the offer
• Creation of sales driving activities
• Recruiting, coaching and guiding the team - to get the best out of them every day
• Engage team through regular meetings, incentives and social activity
• Being able to spot talent and develop individuals to reach their potential
• Financial management of the business to deliver profit growth
• Ability to plan sales and cost lines
• All aspects of licensing, food and health & safety compliance in line with the law

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £37,000 per annum live -in, dependant on experience
• Accommodation consists of a well-appointed 3 bedroomed flat
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Team discount card
• Support of experienced Operations Manager & people focused company

Accommodation

• The manager’s accommodation consists of well-appointed 3 bedroomed flat