General Manager

What’s in it for you…?

• A company culture to get excited about – empathetic and supportive, personal development plans, having a voice, and a focus on you as an individual
• Excellent training and professional development, including achieving a L4 Management Diploma, Level 3 Health & Safety and Level 3 Food Safety, First Aid, Practical Training Skills...and much, much more
• Staff discount - 50% off food when visiting one of our 11 sites
• Free meals whilst on duty to sample our delicious menu
• Thoughtful shift patterns for that work/life balance
• Dedicated resources to support your Total Health and Wellbeing
• Long-service rewards and treats because we really value our dedicated and loyal staff
• Team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vineyards and distilleries and staff parties - all to celebrate success!
• Refer a Chef incentive - earn yourself £s
• We offer Wagestream - access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it and shopping discounts
• ...and of course, the usual benefits like Pension contributions and holiday pay

Barons – Previous winners at the Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer!

Ensuring the delivery of quality drinks, food and service is of course the bedrock of this role, but you will also be someone who enjoys identifying rising stars within your team, capitalising on all business opportunities and ensuring that every customer leaves with a smile on their face.

This is a high-volume operation with exceptional standards and a great reputation – we offer full table service in our pub restaurant, we have a large beer garden with kids play area, heated dog-friendly outside dining huts and a bookable outside tented space and pizza shack for functions. Great organisational skills, exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail is essential to be successful in the role.

As a General Manager with Barons Pubs, you will control costs, manage budgets and drive sales, whilst supporting, training and developing your team. We are looking for a strong, supportive leader with excellent influencing skills; someone with an approachable manner and a ‘lead by example’ management style.

Our overall business aim is to achieve Operational Excellence. You will have a keen business aptitude and the ability to successfully achieve set KPIs and GPs, by running the pub professionally, profitably, compliantly and efficiently. You will be responsible for cost control, driving sales and meeting budget targets. Establishing great lines of communication with your Assistant Managers, Head Chef and Sous Chefs will ensure there is a team approach to The Jovial Sailor’s continued success.

Being mindful of Being the Best you can Be, will drive your decision making and management of your team; always striving to bring out the best in people and chooing to have a positive attitude with every undertaking will ensure your sucess.

Training and mentoring on all things Barons will be given by the Directors, your Area Manager and the Influence and Support team.

If this inspires you take the next step, please submit a covering letter with the application, outlining why you think you are a good fit for the position.

All of our Pubs have 5 star hygiene ratings and excellent TripAdvisor reports.