General Manager

We are now recruiting for a people focused Manager to run the Rose in Wokingham

A rare opportunity has arisen for a General Manager for our lovely New Heritage Collection pub located in the heart of Wokingham. A pub since 1844, and a Mac’s house since 2025.

Located in the heart of Wokingham, the Rose Inn is a welcoming pub to the local community. Serving fresh food menu inspired by the Mediterranean, dishes include steaks and fish cooked in our charcoal-fuelled grill, as well as authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked in our wood-fired oven, pasta dishes and home comforts

The menu begins in the morning with breakfast and runs straight through the day and evening, featuring an imaginative and delicious range of gluten‑free, vegetarian and vegan dishes together with daily specials.

There is a good-sized function room “the Oak Room” that caters for all occasions from business meetings to weddings.

This is a great food business with a strong reputation locally and potential to grow. The right candidate will have a proven track record of growing sales in a volume food led business, a strong people skillset and a desire to build and lead an engaged team as well as exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic problem solver who wants to make this pub stand out by putting their own stamp on the business, developing a strong team, engaging guests through events and social media.

The venue is food led with a split of 60/40 split and caters for up to 1400 covers weekly, with sales of £35-60K, depending on the season. This is a flagship business with an experienced and enthusiastic team of over 40 so candidates must have experience running a large team, this site is not suitable for a first appointment.

Key General Manager Attributes

• Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand
• Flawless execution of the offer
• Creation of sales driving activities
• Coaching and guiding the team - to get the best out of them every day
• Engage team through regular meetings, incentives and social activity
• Being able to spot talent and develop individuals to reach their potential
• Financial management of the business to deliver profit growth
• Ability to plan sales and cost linesAll aspects of licensing, food and health & safety compliance in line with the law

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £45-50K dependant on experience
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Team discount card
• Support of experienced Operations Manager & people focused company