General Manager

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established and popular bistro bar and grill in the heart of Northallerton, who are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead their venue. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and knows how to build great teams, deliver standout guest experiences, and drive commercial success.

As General Manager, you will take full ownership of the venue’s day-to-day operations, setting the standard for service, culture, and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, training, and motivating a high-energy team to deliver consistently excellent service

Overseeing the full guest journey, from arrival through to close

Managing staffing, rotas, operations, and performance metrics

Driving sales, managing costs, and implementing effective commercial strategies

Creating an exciting, welcoming sports-bar atmosphere for every event and service

Ensuring food, beverage, and service standards remain consistently high

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary with KIP performance-related bonuses and healthy tips

A lively, fast-paced working environment

A solid team in place ready to be led by a motivated leader

Employee discounts and additional on- and off-site perks

Autonomy to lead the business while being supported by a growing company

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced hospitality leader with:

A proven background as a General Manager or senior manager within a bar, & grill, restaurant, or high-volume venue

A genuine passion for teamwork, and hospitality

Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills

A customer-first mindset with commercial awareness

The ability to perform under pressure and lead from the front

Solid knowledge of financial control, cost management, and staff development

The Legal Stuff:

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates registering with Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment must provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and any relevant qualifications and references. Unfortunately, no sponsorship is available with this role