We are recruiting a General Manager for a highly regarded gastro pub in Buxton, offering an exciting opportunity to lead a quality-driven hospitality business with an excellent reputation for food, service, and guest experience.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.
Set in a beautiful Peak District location, this award-winning gastro pub combines character, charm, and exceptional hospitality with a strong food offering that attracts both loyal locals and destination diners throughout the year.
The business has built a reputation for delivering high standards across every aspect of the guest journey, from warm and welcoming service to carefully crafted menus showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Work within an award-winning gastro pub
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Autonomy to help drive the business forward
- Join a successful and ambitious hospitality operation
As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, leading from the front while ensuring exceptional standards are maintained throughout all areas of the operation.
You will work closely with the ownership and senior leadership team to continue building the pub’s reputation, drive commercial performance, and create an environment where both guests and staff thrive.
As General Manager you will:
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation
- Lead, inspire, and develop the front and back of house teams
- Ensure exceptional guest service standards are maintained at all times
- Drive revenue, profitability, and overall business performance
- Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, and training
- Monitor budgets, costs, and key business metrics
- Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, and the local community
- Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and compliance throughout the business
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a seamless guest experience
The ideal candidate will have a proven background within quality gastro pubs, restaurants, or hospitality operations and possess strong leadership, commercial awareness, and people management skills.
You will be a visible presence within the business, passionate about hospitality, and committed to delivering memorable guest experiences while developing a successful and motivated team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to take ownership of a respected gastro pub and play a key role in its continued success and growth.
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.