General Manager – Top 50 Gastropub / Bib Gourmand Standard

General Manager – Top 50 Gastropub / Bib Gourmand Standard

What’s On Offer”

• Competitive £45,000
• Established and highly respected venue
• Autonomy to lead and shape the business
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a quality-driven operation
• Clear progression pathway into multi-site leadership, with future opportunities across London and the Home Counties

• The Opportunity
• This is a discreet opportunity for an experienced operator looking to take real ownership of a recognised, food-led pub operating at Bib Gourmand standard in a prime market town location.
• For the right individual, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into multi-site management, supporting a growing portfolio of quality-led venues across London and the Home Counties.

We are recruiting a confident, commercially astute General Manager for a highly regarded, food-led pub in Buckinghamshire, recognised among the Top 50 Gastropubs and operating at Bib Gourmand standard.

This is a standout opportunity to lead a well-established venue with a strong local reputation, a loyal following, and a clear commitment to exceptional food, warm hospitality, and consistent quality execution.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who understands what it takes to deliver a high-quality, Michelin-recognised style of offering within a relaxed pub environment, and who can drive both guest experience and commercial performance.

The Role

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy, food-led gastropub
• Lead, train and inspire a high-performing front-of-house team
• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure seamless service and standards aligned to Bib Gourmand-level expectations
• Drive sales, profitability and local community engagement
• Maintain exceptional service standards and operational discipline
• Manage rotas, stock, labour and compliance
• Collaborate with ownership to support ongoing growth and development

The Ideal Candidate

• Current General Manager or experienced Deputy ready to step up
• Background in quality-led, fresh food pubs or restaurants operating at 2AA Rosette / Bib Gourmand level
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results
• A natural leader with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about food, service, and creating a memorable guest experience
• Comfortable operating in a detail-driven, standards-focused environment

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