General Manager with Accommodation Included

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-bedroom flat accommodation

Company pension

Life Assurance

Bonus scheme

Family friendly policies

Team discount card

Job summary

McMullen & Sons Ltd. is recruiting a General Manager for The Millstream in Hitchin, a rural pub with dining and social spaces. The role focuses on developing a strong team, delivering an excellent guest experience, and driving sales through events and community engagement.

The position offers live-in accommodation (3-bedroom flat), a salary up to £37K, pension, life assurance, bonus scheme and family-friendly policies. Support from an experienced Operations Manager is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations of The Millstream (pub) in Hitchin.
• Develop and coach the team to deliver excellent guest experiences day-to-day.
• Plan and execute events and social media activity to engage guests.

Job description

We are now recruiting for a people focused Manager to run the

Millstream in Hitchin

General Manager – Millstream, Hitchin

Location and Style

This is Chicken & Grill No. 11 and has been part of the McMullen’s family since 1914.

The Millstream is a rural delight on Hitchin’s outskirts, a beautiful pub with the river running right beside it. Offering dining alfresco or, when the sun goes home, by roaring fires inside.

Cosy nooks, crannies and private cubbies abound, making this a lovely spot in which to spend time with friends and family. Pop in for a swift lunch or take your time and relax over a fresh, slow-cooked Sunday roast, which is a speciality along with chargrilled meat cuts and hand-crafted local beers, cocktails, wines, terrific service and lots of smiles!

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 best experience.

Key General Manager Attributes

• Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand


• Flawless execution of the offer


• Creation of sales driving activities that are concept relevant


• Maximising function room bookings


• 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

We can offer:

• Salary of up to £37K 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