General Manager
1 month ago
Newbury
General Manager The Bricklayers (formerly The Newbury) Part of Taste the World Hospitality Group Location: Newbury, Berkshire Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits Start Date: On or before 1st July 2026 About Us Taste the World Hospitality is a growing hospitality group built on a simple philosophy: great people, great hospitality, and memorable experiences. We're excited to be launching The Bricklayers , formerly known as The Newbury, as part of an exciting new chapter for this iconic town-centre venue. The Bricklayers is more than just a pub. With two distinct trading spaces under one roof , we'll be delivering exceptional drinks, great food, live sport, entertainment, events, and a genuine community atmosphere. We are creating a venue that people want to return to time and time again. To make this happen, we're looking for an exceptional General Manager who can lead from the front, inspire a team, and become a recognised face within the local community. The Opportunity This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and genuinely loves hospitality. You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the venue, leading your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences whilst driving sales, profitability, standards, and community engagement. We want someone with energy, personality, accountability, and a genuine passion for creating a venue that becomes the beating heart of Newbury. What You'll Be Responsible For Leading and developing a high-performing management and front-line team Delivering exceptional guest experiences every day Managing all aspects of venue operations, including food, beverage, sport, entertainment, and events Driving sales growth through local marketing and community engagement Planning and executing events that attract new and returning guests Managing rotas, labour costs, stock control, and financial performance Ensuring compliance with licensing, food safety, and health & safety requirements Recruiting, training, and retaining great people Building strong relationships within the local community Maintaining high standards across both trading areas within the venue What We're Looking For Essential Previous experience as a General Manager, Pub Manager, or Senior Hospitality Manager Experience running a busy town-centre pub, bar, or hospitality venue Strong commercial awareness and understanding of venue P&L management Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams Experience managing events and driving footfall Excellent communication and organisational skills A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience Must live in or around Newbury and have a strong understanding of the local market Desirable Cocktail mixology experience Experience operating venues with live sport and entertainment Experience launching or relaunching hospitality venues Strong local community connections The Person You'll fit perfectly into our business if you are: Passionate about hospitality Accountable and driven Full of energy and enthusiasm Commercially minded Community-focused Comfortable leading from the front Someone who naturally builds relationships with guests and team members alike What We Offer Competitive salary Performance-related bonus opportunities Career progression within a growing hospitality group Ongoing training and development Support from an experienced senior leadership team The opportunity to shape and launch an exciting new venue Ready to Lead The Bricklayers? If you're passionate about hospitality, love building great teams, and want to play a key role in creating one of Newbury's most exciting venues, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and tell us why you're the right person to lead The Bricklayers into its next chapter. Start Date: On or before 1st July 2026. TPBN1_UKCT