General Manager in Warrington

A rare opportunity to lead a successful, high-profile town-centre pub with annual turnover of more than £2 million.

The White Hart is looking for an ambitious and experienced General Manager to build on the success of one of Warrington’s best-known town-centre venues.

With a strong food offer, a popular cocktail range and a balanced sales mix of approximately 43% food and 57% wet sales, The White Hart is a busy, varied operation. We’re looking for a commercially minded leader who can take the business forward, bring out the best in the team and keep giving our guests a great reason to return.

We’re a small, hands-on pub company, so you’ll have the freedom to develop the venue with your own ideas, alongside direct support from the owners to help you deliver them and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

This is a planned handover. Our current General Manager has led the venue for eight years and is moving on to a new site. You’ll work alongside them for up to three months, learning the business and meeting the team before taking full responsibility for the venue.

The role

As General Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of The White Hart, with responsibility for its people, performance and guest experience. You’ll set clear standards, support and develop your team, and make sure the pub continues to thrive as a leading food and drink destination in Warrington.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the management team and wider team.

• Taking ownership of sales, profitability, labour, stock and other key costs.

• Maintaining high standards across food, drink, service and the overall guest experience.

• Making the most of the pub’s food and cocktail offer to grow sales and encourage repeat visits.

• Building a strong team culture, with clear communication and consistent training.

• Managing recruitment, rotas, performance and retention.

• Ensuring the venue meets all licensing, health and safety, food safety and company requirements.

• Building the White Hart’s profile and relationships within the local community.

• Identifying opportunities to improve the business and delivering plans that produce results.

• What we’re looking for

  You’ll be an experienced hospitality leader with a track record of running a busy pub, bar or restaurant. You’ll understand the detail behind a successful operation and be confident leading a team while keeping a close eye on commercial performance.

  You’ll bring:

• Experience as a General Manager, or as a strong Deputy General Manager ready to step up.

• The ability to lead a high-volume venue with both food and drink at its heart.

• A good understanding of sales, profit, labour, stock and cost control.

• A hands-on approach and a visible presence during service.

• The confidence to develop managers, motivate teams and maintain high standards.

• A genuine interest in great food, drinks and guest experiences.

• What we offer

• Salary of £50,000 per annum.

• Around 45 hours per week, with working hours arranged to cover the venue’s peak trading periods.

• A well-established venue with annual turnover of more than £2 million.

• A structured handover with the current General Manager for up to three months.

• The freedom to bring forward ideas and shape the venue’s future, with support from the owners.

• The opportunity to lead and grow a successful town-centre business.

If you’re ready to take the lead at a successful Warrington venue and shape its next chapter, we’d like to hear from you.