General Manager - The Park - Bedford, Bedfordshire Company Description Built in the 1900’s, The Park is just a stone’s throw from Bedford Park on the outskirts of the town. Beautifully refurbished with its fireplaces, flagstones floors and beamed ceilings, the pub is stylish, cosy and comfortable. We have a spacious restaurant, relaxed conservatory and a light airy garden room leading straight out onto our urban garden, all which provide a choice for dining or relaxing. Position Your role as General Manager: Overall management of the pub, maintaining front and back of house standards to drive excellence in food and drink delivery Ensuring guests are cared for to the highest standards and expectations exceeded Delivering against key measures of sales, profit, and team retention whilst having fun along the way! Conduct regular stock control and compare to usage reports including waste records to identify opportunities for tighter control Create and maintain a motivated team with excellent standards identifying talent and ensuring succession Regular employee appraisals and implementation of performance management Requirements Energetic and vibrant, as General Manager you will be the face of our businesses and have a natural flair for hospitality and the ability to motivate and lead a team through your passion, standards and commitment. Previous General Management experience, ideally gained in a gastro/ high quality fresh food environment Excellent operational skills as well as a solid base of back office management Full financial understanding, and be able to react to the ever-changing needs of the business The ability to lead from the front and develop & train the team where required A result driven and ambitious individual excited at the opportunity to grow your business A passion for the industry and the challenges that come with it Energy and motivation to successfully lead and inspire your team Other information We will provide you with a great package including: £40,000 - £50,000 bonus 28 days holiday Private Healthcare Life assurance Holiday Buy and Sell Company Pension scheme Retail and beer discounts Refer a friend Bonus Cycle to work scheme 50% off food on shift Employee assistance programme Benefits portal Career development programme Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team