General Manager
The Rising Sun, Tarporley
Salary 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 year
- Fully financed live-in accommodation, including utilities
- 25% discount across the Robinsons estate on food, drink and accommodation
- 50% discount on food while on shift
- Access to exclusive retail discounts at hundreds of leading brands
- 35 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme including life assurance
- Private healthcare scheme for you and your family
- Company sick pay
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
- Wellbeing, mental health and employee support programmes
About you
You'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 business
- A proven track record of delivering sales growth and profit
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
- A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for hospitality
- Commercial awareness and confidence in managing costs, standards and performance
- The ambition and drive to treat the pub as if it were your own business
The role
As 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 best
- Create exceptional guest experiences that keep people coming back
- Drive sales, profitability and business performance
- Maintain outstanding standards across food, drink, service and presentation
- Build strong links with the local community and maximise the pub's potential
- Work closely with Robinsons' support teams while enjoying the autonomy to make decisions locally
This 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.
General Manager with Accommodation in Tarporley employer: The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun in Bashley is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where team players can thrive. With a focus on continuous growth through learning and development programs, employees enjoy a variety of career paths and generous benefits, including discounts on food and drink, tips, and access to healthcare services. Located just 2 miles from New Milton, this vibrant pub provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced setting.
