Location Saxmundham
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Select Recruitment is working with a leading hospitality provider to find an exceptional General Manager to lead their vibrant Bar and Restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity to take full operational responsibility for a community-focused venue, driving service excellence and creating memorable experiences for members and guests.
As General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the bar and restaurant operations, lead and inspire your front-of-house team, and play a key role in shaping the venue's future success.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete day-to-day running of the bar and restaurant operations
- Lead, manage, and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver outstanding customer service
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce
- Manage basic food preparation and menu implementation
- Take full responsibility for stock control, cellar management, and supplier relationships
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver club events, entertainment nights, and member functions
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations
- Handle customer queries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and care
- Manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue growth
- Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance profitability and service standards
- Build strong relationships with members, guests, and the local community
- Proven experience in a general management role within hospitality, bar, or club environments
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, P&L, and commercial operations
- Thorough knowledge of bar operations, licensing laws, and stock/cash handling procedures
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and building community relationships
- Personal Licence Holder (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid, Food Safety, or Health & Safety qualifications
- Experience in planning and executing successful events and promotions
- Proven experience in catering/hospitality management
Our client is a respected hospitality operator where food and people are at the heart of everything they do. What sets them apart is that all senior leadership team members are chefs, ensuring culinary excellence and genuine hospitality passion drive every decision. Their chef teams enjoy creative freedom to design menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, crafting food tailored to their audience rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum
- Opportunities for career progression in a food-focused, innovative environment
- Creative freedom to design and influence daily menus
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Access to excellent high street discount vouchers
- Free on-site parking