General Manager (with Kitchen Leadership)
Location: The Wyvern Taunton CIC, Taunton
Salary: £32,000 per year (plus potential bonus of up to £3,000)
Hours: Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
The Wyvern Taunton CIC is a not-for-profit venue rooted in the local community. We host sport, social events, food, and more. We're here to offer a welcoming space for people to connect, relax, and enjoy time together.
Everything we earn gets reinvested back into the venue and the Wyvern community. It's about serving the local area, not shareholders.
About the Role
We're looking for a practical, dependable General Manager who can take the lead across the whole site. That means working closely with a small team, running a safe and welcoming environment, and getting hands-on in the kitchen when needed.
You'll report directly to the Board of Directors and will play a key part in shaping how the CIC runs day to day. If you're someone who can balance a busy service with managing staff, handling suppliers, and keeping an eye on costs, then this could be a great fit.
Main Responsibilities
· Lead and support a team of around five staff working across the kitchen, bar, front of house, and outdoor areas
· Cook regularly as part of the kitchen team and ensure high food safety and quality standards
· Oversea staff rotas, recruitment, and training
· Overall responsibility for ensuring that excellent service and cleanliness are maintained throughout the venue
· Oversee all health and safety procedures, including food hygiene and risk assessments
· Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
· Monitor basic financial performance and report to the Board of Directors
· Look for new ways to develop the venue and improve what we offer
· Represent the values of the Wyvern Taunton CIC at all times
What We're Looking For
We need someone who is confident, capable, and ready to take ownership. This role suits someone who enjoys being busy and making decisions on the ground.
You'll need:
· Experience managing or supervising in a hospitality setting
· The ability to cook during service and support the kitchen team
· The ability to help develop and improve our kitchen and food service offering
· A calm and fair approach to team leadership
· A good understanding of general health and safety practices
· An excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
· Experience with stock, suppliers, and simple financial reporting
· A genuine interest in working with and for the local community
What We Offer
· £32,000 per year starting salary
· Opportunity to earn up to £3,000 extra through performance-based bonuses
· Staff discount
· A role with real variety and responsibility
· Support from a committed board and a community that cares
· The chance to shape a venue that matters to the people who use it
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you currently hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or higher)?
Experience:
* Kitchen management: 1 year (required)
* Hospitality management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 06/10/2025