Pay:
£37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Job Description:
General Manager – Premium Country Pub with Rooms | Ashford Area, Kent
Salary: £38,000–£45,000 + performance bonus + accommodation available
Type: Full-time, permanent
Start: Immediate
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to take the lead at a high-performing country pub with rooms located just outside Ashford, Kent.
This site combines premium dining, boutique accommodation and with a growing events opportunity which makes it one of the area's most desirable hospitality destinations. Weekly sales are strong and consistent, driven by a mix of locals, destination diners, and overnight guests.
The business benefits from a large garden and outdoor service area, a modern food offer, and a loyal, well-trained team. The new General Manager will inherit a well-structured operation but have full autonomy to shape its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of the operation – bar, restaurant, rooms, and events.
* Motivate and develop a team of around 25 staff, ensuring high service standards.
* Drive sales growth through exceptional guest experiences and local engagement.
* Take ownership of P&L, labour control, and stock management.
* Maintain consistent quality across food, drink, and accommodation.
* Build community links and manage the venue's reputation both locally and online.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident and commercially minded hospitality leader who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment. You'll be:
* Experienced in
premium pub, restaurant, or hotel management
, ideally £20k+ weekly turnover.
* A natural people leader with a calm, motivational approach.
* Financially astute, with a strong grasp of margins, rotas, and costs.
* Passionate about food, drink, and genuine hospitality.
* Adaptable – equally comfortable hosting guests, managing events, or planning strategy.
What's On Offer
* £37,000–£40,000 basic + tips and performance bonus structure.
* Potential live-in accommodation.
* Supportive ownership team and group growth opportunities.
* Autonomy to run the business your way with clear investment backing.
* A genuinely exciting chance to lead a successful, multi-faceted hospitality business.
Confidential enquiries welcome.
* If you're ready for a new challenge and want to lead one of Kent's most rewarding pub-with-rooms operations, we'd love to hear from you.