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GENERAL MANAGER - COUNTRY PUB WITH BEDROOMS - NEAR NEWBURY - SALARY UP TO £45,000 + BONUSES & BENEFITS

Leisure Solutions specialise in the recruitment of Leisure and Hospitality professionals across the UK, working with a range of businesses to attract the right people, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.

We are assisting in the recruitment of General Manager to join this well-established and well-managed business with an established team in place.

This is a fantastic, premium site located on the outskirts of Newbury with several bedrooms, it offers a premium branded dining menu as well as a relaxed pub feel.

The venue has a regular level of trade, an established team, with a large bar area, dining area and beer garden. The venue has the capacity to host functions, offering a mix of parties, corporate and wedding options.

We are looking for a General Manager to inherit this successful business. You will:

* Maintain and build on the successful reputation of the business

* Engage with your team of circa 25 team members and ensure the high level of customer service expected

* Control budgets and manage the P&L of the business

* Identify new opportunities for the business

* Engage with the local community and promote the venue both locally and on-line

* Organise bookings and provide accurate forecasting

Reporting the Area Operations Manager, you will have gained experience in a premium dining establishment and have experience in a venue that generates in excess of £1m per annum. You will:

* Have excellent communication skills

* Be able to market the business both locally and via social networks

* Understand a seasonal site, able to work in venues that can hit £50k peak season

* Be someone who can fully engage with your team and lead them to deliver exceptional service

* Understand branded processes but retain a degree of entrepreneurship and taking ownership of the venue

The is a great opportunity at a busy, premium venue. The site has great charm and a good reputation. In return for your stewardship of the site, you will receive:

* A competitive salary, circa £45,000 starting salary

* Bonus scheme

* Discounts across the group

* Full range of company benefits

* Company awards

* Progression and development opportunities

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services