General Manager
2 days ago
Henley-On-Thames
General Manager – Country Pub & Inn | South West £50,000 | Full-time | 7-shift rota | January start We’re recruiting a General Manager to lead a well-established countryside pub & inn with strong local trade, seasonal menus, and a genuine community feel. This role would also suit an experienced Restaurant Manager or Assistant General Manager who is ready to step up into full GM responsibility. What’s on Offer • £50,000 per annum, • 7-shift rota (Monday & Tuesday off), • January start, • Supportive ownership with real autonomy, • Loyal guest base and strong local following, • Hands-on leadership role with a focus on team development The Role You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the pub & inn, ensuring a consistently warm guest experience while leading from the floor. Key responsibilities include: • Leading all daily operations, • Managing FOH teams, rotas, onboarding, and standards, • Overseeing bar, dining room, and guest experience, • Stock control, ordering, budgeting, and suppliers, • Maintaining hygiene, safety, and compliance, • Acting as the face of the venue within the local community The Ideal Profile • Proven General Manager experience, or RM / AGM ready to step up, • Background in pubs, inns, dining-led pub restaurants, or premium casual dining, • Natural leader who builds positive culture and develops teams, • Strong understanding of rotas, costs, and guest relations, • Calm, personable, and standards-led approach, • Ideally lives within commuting distance or has access to a car due to countryside location This is a role for someone who enjoys countryside hospitality, values community over volume, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, well-run venue. If you’re looking for a hands-on leadership role with autonomy and long-term potential, we’d love to hear from you.