General Manager : Country Pub, Suffolk

Twentysix Budapest; Hoxne; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality firm is seeking an experienced General Manager for The Swan Inn in Hoxne. As the General Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations, build a reliable team, and ensure exceptional customer service in a welcoming environment. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality, team management, and stock control. This role offers a competitive salary along with a bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Autonomy to shape pub culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up.
• Naturally hospitable, organised and people-focused.
• Calm under pressure and happy to be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of the pub.
• Leading, training and motivating the team.
• Overseeing food, drinks and events.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Stock control

Event management

Job description

General Manager – The Swan Inn, Hoxne, Suffolk

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on General Manager to lead The Swan Inn, a beautiful village pub with food, drinks and private hire potential.

This role is about great hospitality, strong leadership and calm, organised management. You’ll be trusted to run the pub day‑to‑day, build a happy, reliable team, and create a welcoming, well‑run place that locals and visitors love.

Key Responsibilities

• Full day‑to‑day management of the pub
• Hands‑on manager role, rota'd on team
• Leading, training and motivating the team
• Delivering warm, consistent customer service
• Managing rotas, stock, ordering and margins
• Overseeing food, drinks and events
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance
• Working closely with the owners to grow the business sustainably

About You

• Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up
• Naturally hospitable, organised and people‑focused
• Confident with stock control, GP, rotas and team management
• Calm under pressure and happy to be hands‑on
• Excited by village pub life and becoming part of the local community

What We Offer

• A beautiful pub in a thriving Suffolk village
• Supportive, engaged owners
• Competitive salary with bonusReal autonomy to shape the pub and its culture