Designate Manager - Cambridgeshire

The Local Pubs division is part of the Greene King Retail Division - our largest and fastest growing business. With approximately 500 sites across the UK our Local Pubs division operates a range of unique community and high-street pubs which attract a variety of customers and offer something for everyone.



The Designate Manager Role



Our Designate General Manager programme is designed for experienced managers currently working in a retail, service, customer-facing industry or non-branded pub environment, who are keen to train into a new career as a General Manager within Greene King. With our fantastic fast-track training, you could be managing your own pub in less than six months.



The programme involves



2 weeks at Head Office, getting to know Greene King, support staff and completing industry compliance training which includes Cellar Management (IBAQ), Management of Food Safety and Management of Health & Safety

Up to a further 10 weeks in a Training House - on the job training alongside experienced managers

Completion of Relief and Holding Management roles - to gain experience from a variety of businesses.

The programme is designed to monitor your performance with regular reviews throughout. During this time your will receive continuous support from your training manager and the Business Development Manager.

After a successful final assessment, designate managers should be ready for their first appointment as a Retail Manager, subject to the right pub being available.



Experience


A minimum of 2 years management experience with overall responsibility, preferably in a customer facing, service or retail environment
Accountability for all aspects of leading, motivating and managing a team of at least 5 people including recruitment, training, development & managing employee relations
Evidence of Financial acumen & business development sales and profit growth, effective control of costs/wages/stock, budgets.
Skills & Personal Attributes:
Flexibility and the ability to move around geographically for training and relief roles
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, train and develop a team to achieve outstanding results, and directly manage poor performance
Business focus – ability to generate additional revenue by maximising opportunities and actively promoting the business to develop a significant competitive advantage
Customer focused with a passion to exceed customer’s needs and expectations
Reliable, honest and able to act with integrity
Professional, well presented appearance
Ability to consistently deliver and drive exceptional standards and quality service
Desire to excel, succeed & win
Ability to make decisions, use own initiative and take responsibility
Self-motivated with the ability to demonstrate passion and energy, and to thrive under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to win over & understand your team and customers
Proven organisational, time management and planning skills
Ability to work to and comply with relevant legislative requirements including licensing laws, health and safety, hygiene, employee relations


What we can offer you


Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Cover
Share-Save Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
33% Greene King Discount Card (for all managed pubs including Local Pubs and brands such as Hungry Horse, Eating Inn, Old English Inns and Loch Fyne)
High-Street Retail Vouchers and Shopping Discounts – saving you money
Excellent Training and Career Progression opportunities across a range of impressive brands and businesses


Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - apply now!