General Manager - Druids Arms, Maidstone
- Recruiter
- Greene King
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- Up to 30000 UKP per year
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 19 Jul 2017
- Ref
- 205858
- Contact
- Ms Natalie Minshall
- Sector
- Bar & Pub jobs, Pub General Manager
- Job Type
- Full Time
We have an excellent General Manager opportunity available at the Druids Arms, Maidstone
The Business
The Druids Arms is situated in the centre of Maidstone Town which is a hive of activity all day every day with shoppers, locals, local workers, young circuit guest evenings and weekends. The druids arms is the place to be for live music at weekends and is a great place for speed of service for those quick pop in for lunch whilst at lunch from work. this is a small one bar operation business on the high street with a really big heart and our guests are passionate about our business and our love of cask ale and great food.
Average weekly turnover: £11,000
Split Wet/Food: 90/10
Live-In Manager’s Accommodation: 2 Bed flat split level
About Local Pubs
This business trades as a high street business in the Local Pubs division. 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.
High Street
'High Street' pubs are generally chameleon businesses offering an environment which changes and adapts throughout the day - from morning coffees through to evening cocktails. The High Street pubs are defined by a lively, buzzing atmosphere, an upbeat and energetic tone, and fast-paced, efficient service.
The focus is on a quality food and drink offers with a strong emphasis on excellent presentation.
Customers range from lunch-time shoppers and local workers through to evening-circuit-drinkers all looking for a great atmosphere, excellent entertainment or a fun night out!
Role & Responsibilities
As a General Manager you will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the successful management of the business.
With the desire to excel, succeed and win, ideally you will have a clear understanding of high-street / late-night operations and how to drive sales and grow profit in this highly competitive environment. You will be energetic and focused, and able to adapt to the demands of both the food and entertainment elements of the business. With fantastic people skills you will have the ability to lead, motivate and develop your team and engage your customers. Upbeat, efficient customer service, high quality products and exceptional presentational standards are key, so you will need to be genuinely passionate about hospitality and customer service.
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!
The Business
The Druids Arms is situated in the centre of Maidstone Town which is a hive of activity all day every day with shoppers, locals, local workers, young circuit guest evenings and weekends. The druids arms is the place to be for live music at weekends and is a great place for speed of service for those quick pop in for lunch whilst at lunch from work. this is a small one bar operation business on the high street with a really big heart and our guests are passionate about our business and our love of cask ale and great food.
Average weekly turnover: £11,000
Split Wet/Food: 90/10
Live-In Manager’s Accommodation: 2 Bed flat split level
About Local Pubs
This business trades as a high street business in the Local Pubs division. 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.
High Street
'High Street' pubs are generally chameleon businesses offering an environment which changes and adapts throughout the day - from morning coffees through to evening cocktails. The High Street pubs are defined by a lively, buzzing atmosphere, an upbeat and energetic tone, and fast-paced, efficient service.
The focus is on a quality food and drink offers with a strong emphasis on excellent presentation.
Customers range from lunch-time shoppers and local workers through to evening-circuit-drinkers all looking for a great atmosphere, excellent entertainment or a fun night out!
Role & Responsibilities
As a General Manager you will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the successful management of the business.
With the desire to excel, succeed and win, ideally you will have a clear understanding of high-street / late-night operations and how to drive sales and grow profit in this highly competitive environment. You will be energetic and focused, and able to adapt to the demands of both the food and entertainment elements of the business. With fantastic people skills you will have the ability to lead, motivate and develop your team and engage your customers. Upbeat, efficient customer service, high quality products and exceptional presentational standards are key, so you will need to be genuinely passionate about hospitality and customer service.
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!