Position:

General Manager (Live Out)

Company:

McMullens

Location:

Great Missenden

Salary:

Up to £50,000 per annum with Tronc estimated at £5,000 and bonus

Employment Type:

Full time

Job DescriptionWe are recruiting a people-focused Manager to run the Polecat in Prestwood, Great Missenden. This is a rare opportunity to lead a historic Grade II listed pub, originally a 17th-century hunting lodge, now a vibrant contemporary country pub with a strong reputation and potential for growth.

The Polecat features a traditional bar, cosy fireplaces, a glass-fronted restaurant, an open theatre-style kitchen, and a wood-fired pizza oven. The menu offers breakfast through dinner with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, emphasizing Mediterranean-inspired, freshly cooked dishes.

The venue caters for up to 1,400 covers weekly, with sales of £45-50K depending on the season, and employs over 50 staff. The successful candidate will have experience managing large teams, a proven track record of increasing sales in a food-led business, and strong leadership and guest service skills.

Key Attributes

Understanding guest needs and responding to market demand

Executing the offer flawlessly

Creating sales-driving activities

Coaching and guiding the team to perform at their best

Engaging the team through meetings, incentives, and social activities

Identifying and developing talent

Managing finances to ensure profit growth

Planning sales and controlling costs

Ensuring licensing, food safety, and health and safety compliance

Salary and Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 per annum with an estimated Tronc of £5K

Company contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Team discount card

Support from an experienced Operations Manager and a people-focused company

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