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General Manager – The Winning Post Pub & Restaurant, Winkfield

Lead something truly special – a beautifully refurbished, destination pub with rooms. The Winning Post in Winkfield isn’t just a pub; it’s a cornerstone of the community and a destination in its own right. With a strong local following and guests travelling from far and wide, we’ve built our reputation on exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a genuine love for what we do.

Fully refurbished just three years ago – including our stunning kitchen and restaurant – The Winning Post now combines rustic charm with contemporary comfort. We’ve recently completed the full refurbishment of our beautiful hotel rooms, and we’re putting the finishing touches on our brand-new outdoor area, featuring log burners and an enclosed 60-seater space for private events. It’s an exciting time to join as we move into the next chapter of our story.

At the heart of everything we do is quality. Our brigade of talented chefs create everything in-house – from our crowd-pleasing bar snacks to our show-stopping Venison Wellington, made using exquisite venison from the Royal Estate. Add to that our thoughtfully curated wine list, and it’s easy to see why The Winning Post is loved by locals and visitors alike.

We’re now looking for a hands-on, charismatic General Manager to lead our pub, restaurant, and rooms with pride and passion. This isn’t an office role – we’re looking for a true landlord: someone who lives and breathes hospitality, builds lasting relationships, and makes every guest feel like part of the family.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in a quality pub, restaurant, or boutique hospitality setting.
• A hands-on approach and genuine love for front-of-house service.
• A natural ability to connect with people – from regulars to first-time visitors.
• A passion for great food, fine wine, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• The ability to lead, inspire, and nurture a dedicated team.

What we offer:

• A chance to take the helm of a beautifully refurbished, thriving destination pub.
• The opportunity to work with a passionate, professional team.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A supportive ownership team who value creativity, pride, and personality.
• The satisfaction of running a venue that truly sits at the heart of its community.

If you’re a natural host who leads from the front and takes pride in running a great pub with great food and great people – we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £56,000 per annum plus Bonus and also a share of Tronc this can be up to £11,000 per year.
• Achievable bonus schemes based around sales, along with an uncapped end of year EBITDA bonus.
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests.
• 33% off our hotel accommodation & 20% for Friends and Family.
• Access to the lifestyle card – which will provide you with instant access to over 5,000 discounts across all aspects of their lifestyle.
• Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a General Manager of Gastro style pub min 1 year at least, or proven track record of different styles of pub/restaurants.
• Consistent approach to driving the team to achieve the highest levels of guest service at all times.
• A strong leader and motivator to foster effective team working in line with the company vision and direction.
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptionally high-standard of service.
• Highly motivated, proactive and reliable.
• Available to work up to 48 hours per week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Financial understanding, experience working with P&L's, sales and labour budgeting.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Overall management of the pub in line with company procedures and adhering to brand standards.
• Lead by example with a hands-on approach to training, coaching and development of the team.
• Engagement with the local community to develop and improve repeat business, improve the reputation and ensuring the pub is an essential pillar within the community.
• Inspire a passion for delivering great food and service culture throughout the team.
• Overall responsibility for the Health and safety of guests, team, and visitors through constant administration of fire procedures, kitchen and Health & safety assessments.
• Ensure as the DPS, that standards comply with the license.
• Overseeing all ordering to ensure is in line with requirements whilst controlling stock and wastage levels.
• Preparing team rosters at least 2 weeks in advance and in line with the company's labour budgets.