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Chef & Brewer
Job Title: General Manager
About Chef & Brewer
Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country. Our relaxed pubs, with beautifully decorated interiors, exceptional pub food, and expertly chosen drink ranges, provide the perfect atmosphere for our customers to enjoy any occasion. Think of us as a welcome escape—a home away from home.
About the Role
As General Manager for Red Lion (Martlesham), you will have the freedom to succeed in building a business you are proud of while developing your team and creating a warm welcome for customers.
- Lead by example at every stage.
- Ensure customers and teams have an amazing experience.
- Expand pub sales by collaborating with the business development manager and the management team.
The role takes place at:
- Martlesham, Suffolk
- Deployment: L4/House
Responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Work alongside your business development manager and management team to grow pub sales.
- Lead by example in all aspects of the role, ensuring consistency in brand standards and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop your team, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to delight customers.
- Champion brand standards and maintain high safety standards for customers and team members.
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Additional Considerations:
- As this position requires handling alcohol, you will need to either already hold or acquire a personal license.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards in running a successful pub.
- Strong people skills, resulting in enhanced communication and leadership abilities.
- Savvy business mindset with a keen eye for profit and loss (P&L) control.
- Ability to embrace diversity, champion others, and prioritise care for the pub, customers, and environment.
- Proven experience at General Manager level, ideally from hospitality, retail, or fast-paced industries.
- Desirable: A hunger for growth and success—happiest solving new challenges.
What You’ll Bring:
- Success at General Manager level in previous roles.
- Leadership experience from high-energy environments (hospitality, retail, etc.).
- P&L responsibilities and financial acumen.
- Commitment to upholding brand integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
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Other Perks & Benefits
Compensation & Growth
- Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 + performance bonus.
- Pension contribution included.
Discounts & Rewards Program
- 33% discount on all brands’ products (pub food, drinks, etc.).
- 15% discount on products for loved ones.
- 50% discount at Greene King Inns & Hotels for you, and 25% for guests.
- Refer a friend incentives—earn up to £1,500 when a successful referral is placed.
Work-Life Support
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, finance, and legal support.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity policy with family-friendly benefits.
Well-being Initiatives
- Menopause-friendly employer policies.
- Wagestream access—earnings on demand for when life happens.
More Advantages
- Trade discounts: up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive offers (e.g., Three Mobile).
- Access to development programs with ongoing career advancement opportunities.
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