Tel: 0161 222 7900 | Email: info@tastehospitality.com

General Manager – Award-Winning Country Inns – Cumbria

We’re looking for a General Manager to oversee two of Cumbria’s most beautiful and characterful country inns, both lovingly restored blending rustic charm with refined dining, all set in a postcard-worthy village on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

 

This role requires candidates to have a valid UK work visa or settled status.

 

These aren’t just buildings—they are a living piece of English heritage; picture thick stone walls, timber floors worn smooth by generations, and antique details that give every room its own story.

 

Step outside and you’re met with vast green fields, distant fells, and a sense of the serene embodied by these quaint country villages.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Temporary live in accommodation if required
  • Working in a beautiful location
  • Excellent career prospects
  • Employee discounts
  • Free on-site parking

 

The inn draws locals, walkers, food lovers and overnight guests who all expect something a little bit special—and your job is to make sure they find it.

 

You’ll be at the helm of these well-established, independently owned inns that have built a loyal following on exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a genuine sense of place.

 

As General Manager, you will:

 

  • Oversee all day-to-day operations with a hands-on, heart-first approach
  • Lead a close-knit team across front-of-house, kitchen and rooms
  • Champion guest experience, ensuring every visit feels personal and memorable
  • Work closely with the Head Chef on seasonal menus using local, often estate-grown produce
  • Manage budgets, rotas, stock and compliance with a sharp eye for detail
  • Maintain the high standards while finding opportunities to evolve and improve

 

If you dream of running a truly special property where quality, character and countryside meet, then we’d love to hear from you.

 

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

 

  • Contact: Caroline Wright
  • Reference: 07989

 

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