General Manager

On-site in Newbury·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

WSH Group

733 open roles

Apply

Overview

Job details

£40,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,690 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Newbury
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Benefits

28 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Food and Beverage

Requirements

What we're looking for

3+ years of leadership experience as a General Manager or Restaurant Manager in high-volume food and beverage operations—ideally within Italian or Mediterranean concepts.
Experience in managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
Full proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting purposes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £40,000pa plus Generous Tronc

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

Complimentary meals during shifts
Life Assurance
Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
Cycle to Work Scheme

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

The General Manager is responsible for the overall success and smooth day‑to‑day operation of The Boxford. This includes strategic leadership, understanding financial performance, operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development. The GM will ensure the business runs efficiently while consistently delivering an outstanding guest experience befitting the brand.

Operations Management

Oversee and support daily operations across restaurant service, kitchen coordination, and events.
Optimise labour levels to meet business needs without compromising service standards.
Ensure full compliance with operational standards, health & safety regulations, and food hygiene requirements.
Regularly inspect the restaurant to ensure facilities, equipment, and furnishings are maintained to the highest level.
Champion a guest‑centred culture and ensure every guest receives a memorable experience.
Monitor and respond to guest feedback, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
Set and uphold service and hospitality standards with the management team.
Address and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly by being empathic.
Drive profitability by effectively managing food, beverage, consumables, utilities, and labour costs.
Monitor financial performance and implement action plans to meet or exceed targets.
Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
Collaborate with marketing teams to maximise revenue opportunities, including events and promotional activity.
Support the planning and smooth execution of events, private dining, and seasonal promotions.
Provide input for marketing campaigns aligned with The Clockspire's identity and brand positioning.
Act as an ambassador for the site, building strong local relationships.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, licensing laws, and industry regulations.
Understand and fill accurate records including financial reports, payroll, and personnel documentation.
Review security procedures to protect team members, guests, and company assets.
Lead or support investigations into incidents or accidents.

About WSH Group

WSH Group is a hospitality and catering business. Its advertised roles cover kitchen and food service positions such as chefs, catering assistants, kitchen porters, baristas and front-of-house staff, as well as management roles including chef managers, general manager and events manager.

Its careers page also lists branded operations such as Caterlink, Benugo, Genuine Dining and BM Caterers, and includes lounge hospitality work such as Lounge Host roles for the British Airways Lounge in Aberdeen.

Website: wshlimited.com

In their own words

About the company & team

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.
We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

The Boxford, nestled 10 minutes from Newbury, is built on a site that was formerly occupied by 'The Bell Inn', a rural roadside inn that captured passing trade on the road to Newbury. What was then a Victorian public house and 1980s annex was then turned into a modern and welcoming new restaurant in 2023. A family-friendly dining and drinks destination that specialises in fresh Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with fresh pasta, wood-fired sourdough pizza, events and evolving menu development, in the scenic Berkshire countryside.

Find out more about The Boxford by visiting our website: https://theboxford.com/

Inspire, mentor, and develop the management team, including Restaurant Managers and junior team.
Build a high‑performing team culture focused on collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional warm hospitality.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and continuous performance development.
Foster open communication and empower the team to resolve challenges proactively.

All open roles at WSH Group