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General Manager

About Us:

The Knot Inn is a thriving and picturesque countryside pub renowned for its rich heritage and prime location, attracting tourists, walkers, and cyclists. We're passionate about maintaining our well-earned reputation and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. As a family-run business with strong community ties, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch food and fantastic customer service.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the team. The Knot Inn has enjoyed a good reputation over the years however we are looking to take the pub to the next level and deliver exceptional locally produced food led by a talented General Manager. You may already be a GM looking to join a smaller family-run company or maybe you are an experienced Assistant/Deputy Manager. Either way, we would love to hear from you.

Click apply, attach your current CV and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself. We feedback to candidates within 7 days.

Responsibilities as our General Manager will include:

General responsibility of The Knot Inn public house Work closely with the Kitchen Brigade to develop the team to provide sensational food and customer service to each and every guest that walks through the door Develop and maintain an exciting drinks menu incorporating beverages from local suppliers Produce a monthly rota for Front of House team using company software Conduct staff reviews and provide welfare support Manage recruitment and induction of new team members and ensure all necessary training is provided on an ongoing basis

Our General Manager will come equipped with the following qualities:

A passion for hospitality A good level of experience working in a busy restaurant or bar Very strong customer service focus with the desire to provide an outstanding level of service to all guests Financially numerate with a good understanding of profit and margins Confident to train, develop and motivate team members Flexible and adaptable Good knowledge of health and safety including fire marshal and evacuation procedures

The role is full-time and permanent. You will need to be flexible as you will work 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays

What we offer in return

A rewarding experience - working as part of a friendly team, with a fantastic reputation Support - we are a friendly family-run company and care about our team like they are part of the family Progression - as our company grows, so can you! Flexibility - this includes flexibility in working days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we don't work Christmas Day!) Staff events - we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success Discounts - we believe in giving back, so you get discounts! Staff Referral scheme - Rewards for bringing more team players to our family Competitive Salary - See top of description Insurance - life & permanent health insurance (after the qualifying period) Pension Scheme (subject to qualifying criteria) 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, prorated for part-time) - increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days Free car parking!
You may have experience of the following: Pub Manager, General Manager, Duty Manager, Bar Manager, Hospitality Manager, Bar Supervisor, Bar Staff, Bartender, Front of House Team Leader, Bar Shift Leaders, Bar Team Leader, Events Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Catering Supervisor