General Manager

General Manager

Stunning Gastro Pub wth Bedrooms

Live-In Opportunity

Location: Ambleside/Grasmere/Windermere - Lake District

Salary up to £60,000 DOE+ Bonus + TRONC + Discounts + Live-In Accommodation

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead a beautiful gastro pub in the heart of Ambleside. Situated in one of the Lake District's most vibrant and picturesque locations, this is your chance to combine an outstanding hospitality career with an enviable quality of life.

Part of an award-winning pub company, this high-profile role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, leading a talented team and delivering memorable guest experiences in a thriving, food-led business renowned for its warm welcome, quality ales and delicious, freshly prepared food.

Popular with walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and visitors drawn to the natural beauty of the Lake District, the business enjoys a fantastic location with easy access to Ambleside's shops, restaurants and local attractions.

You will take full responsibility for the operational and commercial success of the operation while playing a key role within the wider leadership team.

The Role

As General Manager, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for hospitality, leading from the front and ensuring every guest feels valued and exceptionally well looked after.

Working alongside your Operations Manager, you will oversee and develop your team, creating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and develop.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full accountability for the financial performance of the business, including planning, budgeting, labour management, cost control and P&Ls.
• Leading a busy, high-volume operation and ensuring consistently outstanding food, drink and service standards.
• Building, coaching and mentoring a your team to success, recruiting, training and developing talent with a culture of growth and engagement.
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences at all times, including busy periods & seasonal peaks.
• Reviewing and implementing business procedures and maintaining control of company expenditure and operational processes.
• Leading by example and maintaining calm professionalism in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while keeping guest satisfaction at the heart of everything you do.
• The ability to recruit a strong team in a challenging location with seasonal trends.

About You

We're looking for a hands-on and commercially minded leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a genuine love of great food, drink and hospitality.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of two years' experience managing a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality business with a strong quality food offering.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams to consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour costs and P&L accounts.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing teams within a beautiful, yet challenging location with seasonal variations.
• A valid Personal Licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
• Share of tronc and tips.
• High-quality live-in accommodation including bills.
• Leadership and development to support your long-term career progression.
• Generous discounts across the company.
• The opportunity to join & develop your career with a highly successful, still growing, company that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're passionate about hospitality, love creating unforgettable guest experiences and want to lead an exceptional team in one of the UK's most stunning locations, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV in Word format for a confidential discussion.