General Manager - The Red Lion - East Haddon The Red Lion is a warm and welcoming village pub with rooms nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside, just a few miles from Northampton.
Serving a sumptuous seasonal menu alongside craft beers, ales and wines to be enjoyed in either our intimate lounge area, large dining room or manicured gardens.
We will provide you with a great package including: Competitive salary & 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 Meals on duty Employee assistance programme Benefits portal Career development programme Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team 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 What we are looking for: 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