General Manager - Rosette-Awarded Pub

An experienced General Manager with experience working with Rosette-awarded pubs or Gastro Pubs is needed to join our team at The Crusoe, an award-winning gastro inn with rooms based in Leven Fife on a full-time basis.

We are open to candidates from all over the UK as we are prepared to offer exciting relocation and accommodation packages for the right candidate.

We are excited to be recruiting for a passionate, charismatic and charming General Manager for this fabulous beachside gastro pub in Elie, Fife, part of our growing, popular independent Gastro group.

We are proud to be recently awarded the "Most Romantic Hotel of the Year 2023" and "AA Guest Accommodation of the Year" awards.

The Crusoe has 6 bedrooms and 1 suite with stunning views over the Forth, a 70 cover dining restaurant, cocktail bar, pub and residents lounge and a private dining room. It also has an outdoor beer garden with a contained bar area.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-established company!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive company success by achieving targets in profit, revenue, and customer satisfaction through effective leadership and continuous staff development
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in staff performance through regular assessment, training, and communication, ensuring high service standards
• Ensure operational efficiency by managing staffing levels, conducting regular performance reviews, and adhering to disciplinary management processes
• Prioritise customer satisfaction with a focus on exceptional service, engagement, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee compliance with all relevant health, safety, and legal requirements, including fire safety, health and safety policies, and food hygiene regulations

Required Skills:

• An experienced, commercially savvy operator with similar experience in large, high-volume Restaurant
• A genuine love for great food and great service
• A hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves and work shifts as required, side by side with the team
• Comfortable with strategic planning and implementation as well as day-to-day duties
• A natural at leading and managing others
• A Mentor and able to support and develop a team of people who will be stepping up into their roles
• You'll need to be a change agent, challenge the norm and always be open to new ideas

Benefits:

• Relocation allowance or accommodation assistance can be discussed for the right candidate
• Performance bonuses and Tronc on top (on target earnings of an extra GBP10,000 per year)
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity for progression
• Shift flexibility
• Christmas day off/boxing day off

Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.

Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Restaurant General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, Front of House Manager, Kitchen Manager, Bar Manager, Shift Manager, and Assistant Manager will also be considered.