General Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plough Sewardstone, EN9 3QQ |
| Company: | McMullen & Sons Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2wwHGRQnuEOwY2LACVbSm7 |
Summary
We are recruiting for The Plough, a McMullen pub since 1917 and rebuilt in 1980.
A hop, skip, and jump from the Royal Gunpowder Mills, surrounded by gardens and with our own fort for the little munchkins, the Plough’s a lovely spot for relaxing with family and friends. Sundays, in particular, are special here – come and enjoy our sumptuous carvery, along with locally brewed real ales, fine wines and plenty of smiles.
Location and Style
The Plough has a real community feel about it with regular special nights. The pub sits within the Macs Classic concept, with the addition of a lovely carvery and we are looking for a manager to maintain the excellent standards already in place and to drive sales. The Plough has a solid foundation with a fantastic management team and gives the right candidate the opportunity to showcase their skills to drive the business forward.
Key General Manager Attributes
- Understanding the guests needs and responding to market demand
- Flawless execution of the offer
- Demonstrable ability to build sales through new ideas & events
- Creation of sales driving activity on a regular basis
- Coaching and guiding the team - to get the best out of them every day
- Being able to spot talent and develop individuals to reach their potential
- Financial management of the business to deliver profit growth
- All aspects of licensing, food and health & safety compliance in line with the law
We can offer:
- Salary: Up to £35k based on experience.
- Accommodation: A 3 bedroomed flat
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Good bonus scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Team discount card
Accommodation
- The manager’s accommodation consists of a 3 bedroomed flat