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