General Manager
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0AG |
| Company: | Whitbread |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 159985-4492 |
Summary
General Manager – The Drove Brewers Fayre, NewhavenReporting to the Regional Operations Manager, our General Managers play a pivotal role in the success of the business. It’s all about building a winning team and delivering a consistently great experience for every guest.It takes a strong, engaged team to deliver a best‑in‑class restaurant experience, so you’ll be responsible for:Key ResponsibilitiesRecruiting, onboarding, and inducting new team membersInspiring, developing, and leading your management and front‑of‑house teams to drive engagement and retentionMaximising revenue through sales analysis, forecasting, and seizing commercial opportunitiesTaking full accountability for controllable costs and overall site P&LSupporting the Regional Operations Manager in delivering long‑term business objectivesDriving individual and team performance through regular one‑to‑ones and clear objectivesThriving in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detailLeading by example with clear passion for the Brewers Fayre brand and its valuesEnsuring brand standards, health & safety, and compliance are met at all timesDemonstrating a genuine commitment to achieving outstanding guest satisfaction measuresWhat We OfferWe want you to be the best, so we’ll give you the tools, insight, and autonomy to manage labour and cost margins effectively. From there, it’s over to you