General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
General Manager - Lobster Smack, Canvey Island
Salary up to £48,000
We are looking for experienced General Managers with proven leadership qualities with a real passion for creating an amazing guest experience.
Can you…
- Support, coach, mentor and develop your team
- Create and deliver a vision for your business
- Ensure standards and compliance are continuous
- Create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests
- Deliver consistent financial results
A little bit about the site…
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced high-volume food operator who has a passion for food to manage this amazing pub in Canvey Island.
The Lobster smack is a beautiful business located in the Canvey island. The pub is a 2 floor, 2 bar operation, the fist floor is mainly used for private functions/events, it has a large garden with 100+ seated covers and a fully equipped outside bar, the trade peaks in the warmer summer months because of our beautiful garden. The trade is approx., 50/50 food to wet spilt.
This pub is a great meeting point for locals, walking groups and dog walkers.
The successful applicant must have a strong food background, be able to deliver outstanding standards, a passion for delivering our great Pub & Dining offer through their team, be a part of the local community and ensure their business is the first choice for those that love a great pub! They will also have the commercial acumen to drive events business through the function room in this stunning business.
As a General Manager, you will need to be able to demonstrate great leadership skills and the ability to build a high performing team to control, develop and improve all aspects of the business including: Sales, P&L, people, standards, legal compliance, service and brand integrity.
What's in it for you?
- Possibility to earn up to 30% of your salary in bonus
- Award winning training and development programmes
- 25% off Food & Drink for you and ALL your friends in over 800 sites
- Referral scheme of up to £1,000 per person
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance – Licence Trade Charity
For more benefits see the link below:
https://www.stonegatecareers.co.uk/rewards/
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Stonegate Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £48,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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