General manager

General Manager
GBP 32,000 : GBP 35,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

We are recruiting for an ambitious General Manager to lead an established hospitality venue with significant growth potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced General Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career. The business is currently operating on a limited trading schedule and requires a commercially minded leader to drive growth, increase trading days, and re:establish the venue as a key destination within the local community.
The successful candidate will be passionate about hospitality, food, events, and creating memorable guest experiences while taking full ownership of the venues performance.

Key Responsibilities
- Overall day:to:day management of the venue
- Driving sales growth and increasing trading opportunities
- Planning, promoting and delivering successful events
- Managing both front and back of house operations
- Full responsibility for P and L performance and KPI delivery
- Leading, developing and motivating the existing team
- Implementing local marketing initiatives to drive footfall
- Maintaining high standards of service, compliance and operational excellence

The Ideal Candidate
- Current General Manager or experienced Deputy Manager ready for progression
- Strong understanding of hospitality operations, including BOH management
- Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and P and L
- Passion for food:led operations and event planning
- Experience driving sales and community engagement
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ambitious, proactive and looking for a long:term opportunity

Whats on Offer
- GBP 32,000 : GBP 35,000 basic salary DOE
- Attractive bonus structure linked to sales and KPI performance
- Full autonomy to influence and grow the business
- Established team already in place
- Genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape the future of the venue

Please note this is a late:night operation, with typical closing times between 1:00am and 2:00am.

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