General Manager - The Rising Sun, Reading
New Site Opening in June 2024- The Rising Sun, Reading
Up to 50,000
Are you a dynamic and passionate hospitality professional ready to immerse yourself in the legacy of culinary icon Raymond Blanc? If so, we invite you to be a part of Heartwood Collection's newest opening - The Rising Sun in Reading (formerly The Sun Inn) and are looking for our General Manager.
What sets us apart is our enduring community of like-minded individuals; warm and genuine to our core. Unforgettable moments are rooted in our commitment to seasonality, the curiosity of our people, and the pleasure of our guests.
Our newest opening and is nestled in the heart of Reading. This Grade II listed, 16th century Inn is expected to to open in June following an extensive refurbishment. The site will benefit from 75 Bar, 100 Restaurants and 130 enclosed Garden covers.
Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc and Heartwood Inns (Formally White Brasserie Company) brands are renowned for being a home-from-home.
General Manager - What we offer:
* Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus
* Private Healthcare
* The Pantry - 100's of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
* 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
* Friends and Family discount of 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
* 28 days of holiday
* Additional holiday- option to buy an extra 5 days holiday per year ( from July 2023)
* Refer a Friend Bonus up to 1500
* Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it.
* Coaching and Mentorship program to support your career progression
* Discounted company gift cards
* A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
* Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
General Manager - The Ideal Candidate:
* Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Be a real team player who thrives on motivation and empowering your team
* Will have experience in running busy operations and overseeing large teams
* Ability to maintain high standards across all areas of the business
* It is essential that you are commercially and financially minded
* Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention
Our investment in your development.
Heartwood Collection currently has 21 pubs and 14 Brasserie Blancs. We aim to grow to 61 sites by 2027 and include pubs with rooms. This could add up to 500 bedrooms to The Collection in the next 4 years. We hope you can be as excited as we are about the opportunities this will provide for you to take your next step and develop your career with us through our bespoke "Stepping Stones" training and development programme.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Recruitment Manager: Anouska Cohen
Phone: 07813 085761
Email: anouska.c@heartwoodcollection.com