Job Description

The Scarlett Pub Company is looking for a General Manager to join The Strand in Cheltenham

The Strand has been run by the company for 4 years as a place where people can come and enjoy a drink and socialise with their friends, partners and colleagues. This is a great opportunity for someone to run an incredibly vibrant, industry leading craft beer pub.

We are proud to support UK independent breweries, many of our lines being stocked from local breweries, and we endeavour to find the new up and coming breweries out there.

With ever changing beer taps and a great bottle/can selection- guided tastings, tap takeovers and collaborations with breweries- this is a job for true beer lovers with a passion for locally sourced products!

As General Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, maintaining high and consistent standards, managing the cellar and supporting team development and driving growth of the business, both in the bar and the kitchen.

What are we looking for?

- A great knowledge and understanding of beer, wines and spirits.

- You must have some new & fresh ideas, and have strong social media skills.

- A genuine passion for providing customers with an excellent experience.

- Knowledge of cashing up procedures and opening up / closing.

- Someone who can manage their team effectively and get the best from them, from doing rotas to hiring and interviewing new staff. And meet the wage targets set out.

- Working alongside the Kitchen Team to promote the food offering and ensuring that high levels of hygiene are maintained along with all other areas of due diligence.

- Have a good working knowledge of GPs (Both Kitchen and Bar).

- Responsible for producing weekly reports for the Director and Food Director, and an ability to manage your time to the best needs of the business.

- An excellent team player with exceptional communication skills.

- A willingness to gain and develop new skills whilst aiding the improvement of others.

Think you have what it takes? These are a few of perks:

- Competitive annual salary & company pension.

- 40% discount on meals and 25% off drinks at all the Scarlett Pub Company Venues.

- Progression opportunities - a heavy company preference of promotion in house when possible.

- Regular Brewdays- visiting some of the top breweries in the UK. Brewing beer in collaborations (past include Good Chemistry, Electric Bear, Arbor & Utopian).

- Great working environment- with a whole host of events and private functions- no two shifts are ever the same.

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you feel you are the right person for the job, apply here!

References will be required, and checked.

We are ideally looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Work Location: In person