Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Margate
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
General Manager Margate, Kent
£35,000 - £40,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Are you a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment?
We're recruiting on behalf of a thriving, food-led pub with boutique rooms in the heart of Margate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to take ownership of a busy destination venue renowned for its excellent food, premium drinks offering and outstanding guest experience.
This isn't a traditional hotel or corporate operation – it's a vibrant, high-energy business where weekends are busy, standards are high, and no two days are the same.
The Role As General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the business, leading from the front and ensuring exceptional standards across the bar, restaurant and boutique accommodation.
You'll be responsible for:
Full P&L accountability, including sales, labour, GP and profitability.
Leading, motivating and developing both Front of House and Kitchen teams.
Delivering exceptional guest experiences across food, drink and accommodation.
Driving operational excellence during busy trading periods.
Recruitment, coaching, training and retention of a high-performing team.
Stock control, cost management and maintaining strong profit margins.
Building the venue's reputation and encouraging repeat business. About You We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a General Manager or Operations Manager within a high-volume hospitality environment.
Comes from a strong food and beverage background, ideally within a premium pub, restaurant or boutique hotel.
Leads by example and enjoys being visible on the floor.
Has excellent commercial awareness and understands labour costs, GP and business performance.
Thrives under pressure and enjoys leading busy weekend services.
Is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and developing successful teams. What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
Performance-related bonus.
Company pension.
Meals on duty.
Staff discounts and additional perks.
The opportunity to lead and grow an exciting destination hospitality business.
A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership can make a real impact. If you're an energetic hospitality professional looking for your next challenge and want to lead a busy, successful venue where you can truly make your mark, we'd love to hear from you