Location: Kendal
Salary: Around £50,000 + excellent bonus, benefits & live-in accommodation
We are recruiting for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead a stunning gastro pub, restaurant and bar operation in a beautiful location close to Kendal.
Our client is a highly regarded, quality-led operator with a growing portfolio of premium hospitality venues. They are well known for investing in their people, offering real career progression and creating genuinely enjoyable, high-performing workplaces.
The site itself is a beautifully refurbished gastro pub offering high-quality, locally sourced food alongside a strong selection of beers, wines and spirits & also has a handful of bedrooms. It trades successfully throughout the day, from relaxed lunches and destination dining through to evening occasions and overnight stays. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong appeal to both locals and visitors alike.
The Role:
As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring consistently high standards across service, food, drink and guest experience. You will be hands-on, visible on the floor and actively involved in driving the business forward.
This is a role for a true hospitality host — someone who thrives in a lively food pub environment, enjoys engaging with customers from all walks of life, and is passionate about creating a strong community feel while attracting customers travelling to visit the destination, serving great food & drink & delivering excellent commercial results.
You will lead, motivate and develop your team, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times while also driving sales, managing costs, and delivering strong GP performance.
About You:
* Experienced General Manager
* Good longevity in roles
* Background in quality gastro pubs, food-led pubs or premium restaurant operations
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
* Hands-on operator who leads from the front
* Strong commercial awareness (stock, GP, labour control etc.)
* Natural host with excellent customer engagement skills
* Confident, energetic and comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment
* Some experience of rooms is an advantage but not essential
The Package:
* Salary around £50,000 depending on experience
* Excellent bonus structure and benefits
* Live-in accommodation available
* Genuine long-term career progression
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, people-focused operator offering autonomy, support and real career development within a high-quality hospitality environment.
If you are looking for your next step in a progressive and rewarding company, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV for consideration
Salary description
£48000.00 - £55000.00 per year