General Manager

Job Description

Your management experience, in the catering and hospitality sector could be a great fit for this amazing opportunity in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria.

The café and wine bar, we are hiring for, is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee and a nice meal; it is a hub for the community, a workspace, and a showcase for local talent.

They are looking for someone who can take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business and help drive its continued growth.

The business operates from 9am to 4pm seven days a week. They host regular live music evenings and private events, which you would oversee when required.

• Day-to-day running of the business.
• Managing the team (seventeen staff including five full time core staff members).
• Overseeing stock control and ordering.
• Maintaining high food safety and operational standards.
• Managing staff rotas and labour costs.
• Supporting marketing and local events.
• Overall responsibility for the smooth operation and profitability of the business.

Requirements

• Solid hospitality or catering management background.
• You may have worked, previously, in a café, restaurant, wine bar, hotel or have run your own business in the past.
• Passion for hospitality.
• Commercially minded.
• Hands‑on approach / lead from the front.
• Capable of leading and managing a team.
• Able to consistently maintain exacting standards.

A starting salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per year.