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Posted 06 August, 2026

General Manager

Frederic Robinson Limited
Tarporley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

General ManagerThe Rising Sun, TarporleySalary up to £40,000, plus bonus potential of up to £22,000 per year, fully financed accommodation, and an outstanding benefits package.Lead a pub with character. Build a team that people love. Make your mark.The Rising Sun is one of Tarporley's best loved pubs. Combining a premium food and drink offer with warm hospitality and a strong connection to the local community, it's a place where guests come together to celebrate, relax, and create lasting memories.We're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead the next chapter of this iconic Cheshire pub. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a thriving business, inspire a great team, and deliver the kind of hospitality that keeps guests coming back time and time again.At Robinsons, we give our General Managers the freedom to run their pubs their way, backed by the support, investment, and expertise of a family business that has been brewing and serving communities for nearly 200 years.What's in it for you?Alongside the opportunity to run a fantastic pub, you'll enjoy a rewards package designed to support you both professionally and personally:Bonus potential of up to £22,000 per yearFully financed live-in accommodation, including utilities25% discount across the Robinsons estate on food, drink and accommodation50% discount on food while on shiftAccess to exclusive retail discounts at hundreds of leading brands35 days annual leaveCompany pension scheme including life assurancePrivate healthcare scheme for you and your familyCompany sick payOngoing training, development and career progression opportunitiesWellbeing, mental health and employee support programmesAbout youYou're a people first leader who knows how to create memorable guest experiences while delivering strong commercial results.You'll bring:Experience managing a premium, food-led hospitality businessA proven track record of delivering sales growth and profitStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing teamA hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitalityCommercial awareness and confidence in managing costs, standards and performanceThe ambition and drive to treat the pub as if it were your own businessThe roleAs General Manager, you'll be at the heart of everything The Rising Sun does.You'll:Lead, coach and develop your team to be their very bestCreate exceptional guest experiences that keep people coming backDrive sales, profitability and business performanceMaintain outstanding standards across food, drink, service and presentationBuild strong links with the local community and maximise the pub's potentialWork closely with Robinsons' support teams while enjoying the autonomy to make decisions locallyThis is a role for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys bringing people together through great food, drink and service.Why The Rising Sun?The Rising Sun already has a fantastic reputation within Tarporley and beyond. With a loyal customer base, a talented team and plenty of opportunity to continue growing the business, it's the perfect pub for an ambitious General Manager looking for their next challenge.Ready to take the lead?If you're passionate about hospitality, motivated by success, and ready to make your mark at one of Cheshire's most popular pubs, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and discover what you can achieve with Robinsons at The Rising Sun, Tarporley.TPBN1_UKTJ