General Manager - Pointing Dog & Duck, Bakewell

Come on in then... 

We welcome you to join our team in the Countryside! 

Pointing Dog & Duck is surrounded by the green lands of Derbyshire in the historic chocolate box market town of Bakewell. 

We are  housed in a restored saw mill, complete with ancient beams, right on the edge of the waterways. It is no surprise that we have the best views in town of the charming River Wye and its leafy green surrounds.
Our menus take inspiration from our surrounding lands, filling your plate and glass with the finest foods and most tastiest of drinks, cocktails, local ales and great wines. 

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who is up for a challenge - not only a hard working and passionate manager, but someone that can support the development of this fantastic team and deliver excellent customer experiences time and time again.

As a General Manager with us, you will be responsible for the whole operation within your business from driving authentic ways of learning and development to delivering personalised and passionate hospitality. You will be involved in every aspect of your business including financial forecasting, maintaining high and consistent standards, inspiring, motivating, training and developing your team to enable your business to demonstrate excellent growth and achievements.

What do we offer you?

• Up to £34,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Great training and development scheme - we offer on-site and off-site training including company and external courses
• Progression opportunities - we actively encourage our employees to progress, offering exciting opportunities across the company in some of the best towns and cities in the UK
• Company benefits - this a company loyalty card, pension scheme, company & employee engagement and a chance to win various incentive trips and prizes throughout the year.
• Great working environment - we are proud that our bars are beautifully designed with fantastic equipment providing a fun yet professional environment

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a management role within in a high street/branded concept.
• Experience managing a business with both food and drink profiles
• Experience and knowledge of financials, P&L and stock control
• A passion to producing the perfect consistent service
• Always attentive and proactive
• An excellent team player with exceptional communication skills
• Be fun-loving, have a great character and enjoy the culture that this industry offers 
• A passion for building and driving the team and business forward
• Experience and knowledge of financials, P&L and stock control
• Be willing to learn, develop and improve own skills

Successful candidates will need to possess drive, enthusiasm and be able to demonstrate a real passion for great food and drink. They need to have high operational standards, an eye for detail and a passion for great customer service. Alongside all of the above they will need to be able to inspire their teams to constantly deliver an experience that will keep customers coming back time and time again.

If you think you have the above skills and experience, and more then we want to hear from you!