Overview
Location: Nationwide (UK)
Salary: Up to £52,000 per year (OTE potential)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Live-in Accommodation: Available (details vary by site)
We are currently recruiting for experienced Gastro Pub General Managers across a range of high-quality, food-led pubs throughout the UK. These venues 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 full 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 maximizing 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 maximize 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.
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