At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a thriving countryside pub, ensuring exceptional service and team development.
- Company: The Knot Inn, a family-run pub with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, 28 days holiday, and career progression.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a respected business and shape the future of hospitality in a picturesque setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality management and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Variable shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Permanent | Full‑time. No live‑in available.
The Knot Inn is a thriving and picturesque countryside pub near Rudyard Lake, renowned for its rich heritage, quality seasonal food and warm hospitality. Popular with tourists, walkers, cyclists and locals alike, we are proud of our strong reputation and community ties as a family‑run business. We are now seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead the team, build on our success and take the business to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager or a strong Assistant/Deputy Manager ready to step up into a senior leadership role, working closely alongside our Head Chef to drive standards, service and growth across the business.
What you’ll be doing:
- Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of The Knot Inn
- Lead, motivate and develop front of house and kitchen teams
- Work closely alongside our Head Chef to deliver exceptional locally produced food and outstanding customer service
- Build a strong front and back of house partnership to ensure smooth daily operations
- Create a positive team culture focused on high standards and accountability
- Drive sales, profitability and business growth through strong commercial management
- Develop and maintain an exciting drinks offer including products from local suppliers
- Manage rotas, labour control and staffing levels using company systems
- Oversee stock control, ordering, margins and waste management
- Recruit, induct and train new team members, ensuring ongoing development
- Conduct performance reviews and provide team welfare support
- Ensure licensing, health and safety, fire procedures and food safety standards are fully maintained
- Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues effectively
- Maintain high presentation standards throughout the pub and grounds
- Work closely with senior leadership on business performance, strategy and future plans
About you:
- Previous experience as a General Manager, Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager within hospitality
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, develop and motivate teams
- Experience working in a busy pub, bar or restaurant environment
- Commercial awareness with the strong understanding of profit and margins
- Excellent customer service focus with high personal standards
- Confident, organised and calm under pressure
- Able to build strong working relationships with kitchen and front of house teams
- Flexible, adaptable and hands‑on in your approach
- Good knowledge of health and safety, fire safety and compliance procedures
- Reliable, professional and committed to success
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport due to our rural location
Working pattern:
- Shifts will include a mix of days, evenings and weekends
- Bank holidays required as part of a hospitality business
- Flexibility essential to meet the demands of a busy operation
- Christmas Day off
What we offer:
- A rewarding leadership role within a respected and growing business
- Opportunity to work alongside a talented Head Chef to shape the future of the pub
- Support from a friendly family‑run company that values its people
- Real opportunities for progression as the business grows
- Life and permanent health insurance after qualifying period
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days
- Free car parking
- A positive and professional working environment
General Manager employer: Heaton House Events Limited
The Knot Inn is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding leadership role in a picturesque countryside setting near Rudyard Lake. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on our strong community ties and commitment to employee development, providing real opportunities for progression alongside a talented Head Chef. With a positive work culture, competitive benefits including life insurance and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our team feels valued and supported in delivering memorable guest experiences.
Contact Details:
Heaton House Events Limited Recruitment Team
