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

• 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

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.