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General Manager - Live In (Salary: Up to £50K)
About the Role
We’re seeking an excited and entrepreneurial General Manager for Chequers, located in the charming village of Walton on the Hill. This charming pub blends traditional and modern elements, offering a warm, inclusive atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
- A front-of-house area with cosy nooks, spacious seating, and direct access to a well-laid-out bar spanning all areas.
- A light, airy dining room and a inviting pub garden, augmented by bookable huts for events.
- A dedicated car park, making it a convenient spot for day trips and special occasions.
The pub thrives on elevated seasonal pub food, delivering a consistently high-quality dining experience using the freshest ingredients. A signature feature is its in-house pizza shack, perfect for al-freesco sharing.
At its core, Chequers is a community-focused pub that hosts diverse celebrations and gatherings, fostering social connections in the heart of Walton on the Hill.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced pub operator with a deep passion for community engagement and a proven track record of driving sales through authenticity and relationable service. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand the pub’s reputation and strengthen its role as the centre of the local community.
Running a Pub for Young’s
At Young’s, our philosophy is simple: we empower our General Managers to tailor each pub to its community. This means:
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- Full creative control – Customise the food menu, events, sales strategies, and marketing to align with your vision.
- Entrepreneurial freedom – Design your business model while keeping ahead of franchise guidelines.
- Complete flexibility – Set your team uniforms, manage recruitment, and determine the business direction.
- Autonomy with support – Run your pub according to your passion, backed by a brand that values individuality.
If you’re a forward-thinking, people-driven pub manager with a flair for fresh, high-quality dining, Young’s wants you to apply.
What We Offer
Competitive Package
- Huge annual bonus potential – up to 100% of salary
- Private Health Insurance
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- 20% discount on everything at Young’s pubs (including food, drink, and experiences)
- 30% discount on overnight stays at Young’s Pubs with Rooms
- Tax-advantaged Share Save Scheme
- Career Pathway and Training & Development Courses
What We Look For in a General Manager
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Entrepreneurial spirit and creativity – It’s your pub; leave your own stamp on business strategy and notes.
- Autonomy embrace – Proven success in making independent decisions while delivering financial and operational growth.
- Several deep-seated passions:
- Exceptional customer service with timeless hospitality keenness.
- A proactive team management ethos that inspires high performance.
- Ongoing professional development to refine your skills.
- Experience and track record:
- Stronger operator of premium village pubs
- Fresh food service experience to back your dining operations.
- Exceptional community engagement – Conducting the pub as a beloved neighbourhood spot that reflects local values.
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Skills & Qualifications
To stand out:
✅ Verifiable experience as a General Manager of a bus or similar establishment ✅ Hands-on, modern approach to food with enthusiasm for seasonal and premium dining ✅ Enterprise drive – An inspiration to teams and determined to push ambitious sales and experience goals ✅ Reliable passion for community relations and grassroots event management ✅ Flexible accommodate – Willingness to live on the premises, a prerequisite for the role
🚀 This role is a fantastic opportunity to cultivate a genuine pub experience, catapult sales, and thrive in a supportive, mission-driven franchise.
Disclaimer: "We believe in developing our people to delight our customers."
Ready to apply? Apply now and become part of an innovative and fast-growing hospitality company!
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