Hospitality General Manager

General Manager Margate, Kent£35,000 - £40,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits Are you a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a thriving, food-led pub with boutique rooms in the heart of Margate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to take ownership of a busy destination venue renowned for its excellent food, premium drinks offering and outstanding guest experience. This isn't a traditional hotel or corporate operation – it's a vibrant, high-energy business where weekends are busy, standards are high, and no two days are the same. The Role As General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the business, leading from the front and ensuring exceptional standards across the bar, restaurant and boutique accommodation. You'll be responsible for:\n

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• Full P&L accountability, including sales, labour, GP and profitability.
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• Leading, motivating and developing both Front of House and Kitchen teams.
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• Delivering exceptional guest experiences across food, drink and accommodation.
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• Driving operational excellence during busy trading periods.
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• Recruitment, coaching, training and retention of a high-performing team.
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• Stock control, cost management and maintaining strong profit margins.
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• Building the venue's reputation and encouraging repeat business.
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About You We're looking for someone who:\n

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• Has previous experience as a General Manager or Operations Manager within a high-volume hospitality environment.
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• Comes from a strong food and beverage background, ideally within a premium pub, restaurant or boutique hotel.
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• Leads by example and enjoys being visible on the floor.
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• Has excellent commercial awareness and understands labour costs, GP and business performance.
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• Thrives under pressure and enjoys leading busy weekend services.
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• Is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and developing successful teams.
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What's on Offer? \n

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• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
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• Performance-related bonus.
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• Company pension.
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• Meals on duty.
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• Staff discounts and additional perks.
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• The opportunity to lead and grow an exciting destination hospitality business.
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• A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership can make a real impact.
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If you're an energetic hospitality professional looking for your next challenge and want to lead a busy, successful venue where you can truly make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.