General Manager

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at the Old Beams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in food-led businesses and demonstrate exceptional people skills. Responsibilities include driving sales, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum, along with benefits such as accommodation and bonuses.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Company contributory pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Team discount card

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales.
• Experience in managing a team effectively.
• Understanding licensing and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Old Beams pub.
• Engage and lead the team through training and support.
• Implement sales-driving activities and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with food and health regulations.

Skills

Sales growth in a volume food led business

Strong people skills

Creative problem solving

Event management

Social media engagement

Job description

Overview

We are now recruiting for a people focused Manager to run the Old Beams, Milton Keynes. A rare opportunity has arisen for a General Manager for our lovely Destination pub in Milton Keynes. We are looking for an experienced General Manager to run the Old Beams, part of our Destination Inns concept. A McMullen house since 1995, the Old Beams was rebuilt after a fire in 2007. Enjoy seriously relaxed dining in this hidden country gem at the heart of Shenley Lodge. With the remnants of the historical pub abutted to the newer oak framed barn, the ingeniously reconstructed Old Beams is a glorious triumph of gastronomy over adversity! Dine inside warmed by log fires in the vaulted oak barn or private dining rooms of the old pub or, weather permitting, alfresco in the garden or patio.

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. A love of food is important, chefs’ recommendations are key to the Destination concept 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 but most of all focussing on the basics to ensure we deliver the Destination experience.

Key General Manager Attributes

• Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand
• Flawless execution of the offer
• Creation of sales driving activities
• Recruiting, 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 lines
• All aspects of licensing, food and health & safety compliance in line with the law

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,000 per annum live -in, dependant on experience
• Accommodation consists of a well-appointed 3 bedroomed flat
• 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