Gastro Pub General Manager – Nationwide Opportunities
📍 Location: Nationwide (UK)
💷 Salary: Up to £52,000 per year (OTE potential)
📄 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
🏠 Live-in Accommodation: Available (details vary by site)
Overview
We are currently recruiting for experienced Gastro Pub General Managers across a range of high-quality, food-led pubs throughout the UK. These venues offer a strong focus on fresh, seasonal food, premium drinks, and exceptional guest experiences.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded manager to take full ownership of a thriving business, with the autonomy to shape standards, build a strong team, and drive performance.
The Role
As General Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running and long-term success of the pub. You will lead from the front, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and a motivated, high-performing team.
You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver a consistent, high-quality food offering, while also maximising revenue across all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Full responsibility for the overall operation of the pub, both front and back of house.
* Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team to deliver excellent service standards.
* Drive sales, profitability, and business growth through strong commercial awareness.
* Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
* Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.
* Deliver outstanding guest experiences and handle feedback effectively.
* Control costs including labour, stock, and wastage to maximise profit.
* Work alongside the Head Chef to maintain high food standards and service consistency.
* Plan and implement events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to increase revenue.
* Maintain high standards across all areas including cleanliness, presentation, and service flow.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience as a General Manager within a gastro pub or premium hospitality environment.
* Strong food-led background with a passion for quality dining.
* Excellent leadership and team development skills.
* Commercially aware with experience managing P&L, budgets, and KPIs.
* Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
* Strong knowledge of licensing laws, health & safety, and compliance.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
* Well-presented, organised, and guest-focused at all times.
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.
* Live-in accommodation available (ideal for relocation).
* Strong career progression opportunities across multiple sites.
* Autonomy to run your own business with support from senior leadership.
* Opportunity to work within high-quality, food-led environments.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Gastro Pub General Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
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