General Manager Designate

Company Cox's Yard Location STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, United Kingdom Functional Area Hospitality

Company Description

We're looking for an ambitious and people-focused General Manager Designate to support our portfolio of thriving community and craft pubs across the Midlands.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pub manager who is ready to take the next step in their career. As a GMD, you will be based at The Cox's yard but will work across a number of locations, supporting existing teams and covering management vacancies whilst developing towards a permanent General Manager position within our managed pub estate.

At the heart of everything we do is creating welcoming pubs where great food, quality drinks and genuine hospitality bring local communities together.

Position

Your role as GMD:

• Taking responsibility for the smooth operation of our sites across the Midlands as required.
• Leading, motivating and developing teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Driving sales, profitability and operational excellence.
• Managing labour, stock, compliance and cost controls.
• Supporting recruitment, training and succession planning within your pubs.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and brand execution.
• Acting as a role model for company values and service standards.
• Building strong relationships within local communities.

Requirements

Energetic and vibrant, as General Manager Designate 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 wet led community pub 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

Our pubs are at the centre of local communities, and our people are the key to their success. If you're passionate about hospitality, love leading teams and want to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of our pubs across the Midlands area we'd love to hear from you.

Other information

We will provide you with a great package including:

• 28 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Holiday Buy and Sell
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• 50% off food on shift
• Employee assistance programme
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team