General Manager

Overview

General Manager — 45-50k plus bonus — Live in available. We''re looking for a General Manager for the Hand and Spear in Weybridge. The pub is located a stone''s throw from Weybridge station, with a large car park beside it and 12 guest bedrooms, offering a destination pub experience for commuters, families, and guests exploring leafy Surrey.We are seeking a people-focused, guest-centric General Manager who cares deeply about delivering exceptional premium service and a fantastic guest experience. The pub has several bookable spaces and outside areas, with potential to grow sales. We want an experienced operator who is happy to be the face of the business for this gem of a pub.Responsibilities

Act as the face of the business and lead day-to-day operations across all areas of the pub and rooms.Deliver exceptional customer service and a premium guest experience.Grow sales by optimizing events, spaces, and guest engagement.Oversee bookable spaces and outdoor areas and manage revenue opportunities.Recruit, develop, and lead the team to ensure staff have the knowledge to delight customers.Own recruitment and marketing efforts and tailor offerings to the guest experience.Decide on food/menu direction within the framework of the business and contribute to menu ideas.Define events, promotions, and sales-driving activities aligned with the business vision.Establish and manage team standards, including uniforms and guest service protocols.What We Offer Our General Managers

Huge annual bonus potential — up to 100% of salaryPrivate health insuranceEnhanced company pension schemeLife assurance scheme20% discount in all Young''s pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with RoomsAccess to our Share Save SchemeAccess to our Career Pathway and Training and Development CoursesWhat We Look For

We are looking for a creative and entrepreneurial General Manager to join and lead our team in a stylish, food-focused pub. You should embrace autonomy to run your business, offer unique ideas to drive your team to success, and have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service with a proactive approach to team management. You will recruit and develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge to delight our customers and are committed to a career in hospitality with ongoing development opportunities.If you''d like to be part of our team, apply now. We believe in developing our people to delight our customers.About the Company

The Hand and Spear is an iconic landmark located next to the Weybridge train station. We offer a boutique hotel, several dining and events rooms, a large bar with outdoor areas, and a British gastro pub menu featuring fresh seasonal food, real ales, premium wines, and cocktails. We are looking for great people to join our fun and friendly ..... full job details .....