At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant pub, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for customers and supporting your team.
- Company: Join Fuller’s, where diversity is celebrated and authenticity thrives.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on food, tips, and access to health plans and training.
- Other info: Live-in opportunity with a private cottage and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a picturesque setting and make a real impact in a premium food-led business.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, passion for hospitality, and a knack for motivating teams.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 31200 £ per year.
Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.
Set on the banks of the Grand Union Canal, just outside the thriving market town of Leighton Buzzard, The Grove Lock is one of Fuller’s most picturesque destination pubs. Surrounded by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, it is a busy, premium food-led business with a strong seasonal trade, welcoming walkers, cyclists, boaters and families throughout the year. This live-in opportunity includes a private two-bedroom cottage and the chance to lead one of our flagship destination pubs in an exceptional waterside setting.
What we can offer you:
- An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
- Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
- Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
- 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
- A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
- Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family.
- Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
- Full induction and training.
- The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.
What we look for in a General Manager:
- Pride in being the driving force behind the success of the business.
- Someone who can motivate and support the team as well as create a special atmosphere for customers.
- A commercially minded individual.
- A confident manager with great decision-making skills.
- Ability to take ownership of problems.
- Great communication skills.
- Passion for fresh food, great wines, and engaging service.
General Manager in Leighton Buzzard employer: The Grove Lock, Leighton Buzzard
The Grove Lock is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture where team members can thrive. With comprehensive training, generous perks such as food and drink discounts, and opportunities for career advancement within Fuller’s extensive network of pubs and hotels, employees can enjoy both personal and professional growth in a sociable environment by the picturesque Union Canal.
Contact Details:
The Grove Lock, Leighton Buzzard Recruitment Team
