General Manager

General Manager

Grosvenor Pubs and Inns

The Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Salary circa £45,000pa

Gratuities circa £5,000 per annum

Want to be part of our exciting new chapter at Grosvenor Pubs and Inns, supporting in our accelerated growth and development?

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager to become the newest member of the family at The Hare & Hounds, Speen, Newbury. RG14 0QY.

As the General Manager you will be working for one of our flag ship sites, developing our current team and assisting with the recruitment of new staff, whilst delivering high volume sales through proactive innovation and events.

Working closely with the Head Chef and Directors you will ensure the success of the pub, through strong and enthusiastic leadership, whilst developing, managing, and motivating teams.

You will lead and evolve the operational standards as well as exceed commercial expectations, through a clear understanding of GP, P&L and labour costs.

Our Support to the General Manager

• 50% discount on food at All Grosvenor pubs & inns
• 30% off drink and Stays with Grosvenor pubs & inns
• Reduced rate if you wish to join the private healthcare scheme with Westfield Health
• Our new induction programme and Career Path offers structured development and career progression, supporting in being ready for new opportunities within a growing business
• Monthly & annual ‘Hero Of the Month’ nominations and awards
• Regular social events, familiarisation trips and in-house team competitions
• Access to Perkbox, offering staff discounts on high street brands, local gyms, cinemas and more…
• Private health care through Westfield Health
• 3% maximum pension contribution
• Company mobile phone and laptop
• Free meals on duty
• Induction programme and Career Path with structured development and career progression in our growing business.
• Regular in-house team competitions and recognition awards
• Access to Perkbox, offering staff discounts on high street brands, local gyms, cinemas and more
• Operational support to help implement your plans and ideas, from our Finance, Recruitment Marketing teams.

What we need from our General Manager

• Strong commercial awareness with a real interest in business trends within the pub industry and a business savvy mind set, maximising profits, and reducing costs.
• Successful leadership experience motivating and developing others and to be able to create and shape a team together, retaining people and increasing team morale.
• You will be independent and self-sufficient, confident in making clear business decisions and being able to deliver a structured plan in a fast-paced commercial restaurant environment.
• Ambition and drive, being standards driven to achieve all operational standards and commercial targets
• A passion for great food and drink, express real enthusiasm and love for the fresh food and the array of drinks we offer.
• A customer focussed mindset.
• An exceptional level of communication and a great sense of humour!
• An honest, dedicated, and hardworkingapproach
• Strong Enthusiasm. You will take real pride in achieving exceptional results and ensuring that your enthusiasm is filtered through your team
• Engagement with the local community to develop trade, improve the reputation of the pub
• Health & safety aware always, ensuring that health and safety procedures are maintained, monitored, and recorded correctly.
• Proficient in IT, with an understanding of spread sheets and social media

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Work Location: In person