Pub General Manager - Bury

Pubs Manager

Based in the heart of Bury, the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is a lovingly restored heritage railway which is the third largest, standard gauge heritage railway in the UK with over 200,000 visitors annually.  

To support the Railway and to enhance our visitor experience, we own and run two pubs, Trackside located at Bury Bolton Street Station and Buffer Stops in Rawtenstall. Both free houses offer a range of fine real ales and award-winning ciders, in addition to serving traditional food sourced locally wherever possible. The combined turnover of both pubs is in excess of £1.1m per annum, with all surpluses generated by the operation being ploughed back into the preservation of the railway for future generations to enjoy.

We’re looking to recruit an experienced Pubs Manager to work with our well-established hospitality team to deliver consistently high standards of customer service and quality beer in both pubs.

What will this role of Pubs Manager entail?

As the Pubs Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall management of this key revenue generating area within the business. Supported by a dedicated team of employees and volunteers, including two Deputy Pub Managers, Pub Supervisors and Bar Team Members, you’ll be responsible for staff training and development, the presentation and customer experience of both venues, and for ensuring growth in sales and profits. Your duties will also include, although not be limited to:

• Supervising the kitchen and food service
• Being accountable for the management of cash and stock
• Ensuring the security of the pub sites
• Product development and supporting special events
• Keyholder and licensee responsibilities
• Leading and achieving maximum profitability

What will I need to be considered for this Pubs Manager vacancy?

• Proven experience of managing a pub
• Solid knowledge of the cask and real ale industry, with good cellar management experience
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Be a personal license holder
• Experience of EPOS Sales Systems and cashing up
• First aid trained and have a level 2 food hygiene qualification

What will I receive in return?

As the Pubs Manager, you will be part of a passionate and close-knit team where you’ll have the opportunity to really make your mark and demonstrate your skills.

You’ll receive an attractive salary plus a range of additional benefits including plenty of social activities and railway-based perks such as a company pension scheme and free travel on East Lancashire Light Railway services.

Contract: Permanent, working 38 hours per week. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with business demands.

Location: Bury & Rawtenstall (Lancashire)

All applications for this Pubs Manager vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.