General Manager

Devonshire Group; Tinkersley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Tinkersley seeks a dynamic individual to manage its restaurant and shop. The role demands a passionate self-starter with team leadership skills, known for delivering exceptional customer service and managing a high-paced environment. You will work 40 hours over 5 shifts, ensuring an outstanding dining experience. Competitive benefits include free meals and access to estates. This is an ideal opportunity to grow within a prestigious group committed to employee wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a team in a hospitality environment.
• Confident communicator with a customer-first approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage daily operations of the restaurant and shop.
• Ensure each customer experience is memorable.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Team Management

Job description

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Reference: FEB20263068

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 22nd Feb 2026

Location: Rowsley, Peak Village Rowsley

Benefits: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/

Following the exciting acquisition of Peak Village shopping centre by the Devonshire Group, we are now looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious individual to manage our iconic restaurant and shop - Chatsworth Kitchen.

Your immediate priority, supported by the Head of Department and Catering and Retail Operations Managers, will be to lead and develop the team to deliver exceptional customer service to around 100 covers encompassing a Chatsworth retail unit within.

Who are we looking for?

As a naturally outgoing person, you will lead by example, warmly hosting both our regular customers as well as visitors, ensuring each and every occasion is remembered sincerely.

The right candidate will be a passionate self-starter, with proven experience of leading a team in a large scale, fast paced hospitality environment, ideally within a wider commercial remit that includes retail oversight. With your experience of delivering exceptional customer service, you will be a confident communicator with a customer-first approach.

You will work 40 hours per week over 5 day‑time shifts typically between the hours of 8am and 6pm, with evening work as required.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

What’s in it for you?

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.