We’re looking for a
passionate and dynamic General Manager to lead the thriving team at The
Bluebird Inn.
The Bluebird Inn is
a superb 20-bedroom property located between Blackburn and Preston. With the
busy commuting route of the M6 nearby, adjacent commercial business parks, and
local trade from Mellor and the surrounding locale, there’s a broad array of
customer groups to target and maximise. With its great condition of trade
areas, a cosy beer garden, and ample parking, our hotel is positioned in the
heart of the community – that’s just waiting to be unlocked by the right
leader.
To succeed in this role, you should have
proven experience managing multi-unit teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience
with letting rooms is beneficial but not essential.
What we offer our General Managers:
- Competitive pay plus cash tips and tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into
your bank) - Excellent bonus earning potential
- Live in accommodation
- Healthcare Cash Plan giving you access to a 24-hour GP service
and the ability to claim money back for dentist, eyecare and other medical
appointments for you and your family - 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels
for you and friends and family - 50% off food when on shift
- Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
- Regular investment in our sites
- 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling
provided by the Licenced Trade Charity - Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your
career with our internal and external development programmes - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of
high street and online discounts
What a General Manager does at JW Lees:
- You’ll be passionate about customer service & highly motivated
- Have the ability lead a committed team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
- Focus on driving sales and profit whilst making sure engagement with the local community is one of your key priorities
- Demonstrate excellent management skills
- Have a proven track record of delivering great quality service, food and drink through your teams
- Be accountable for managing all areas of the business whilst being given the opportunity to make those key business decisions
About JW Lees:
Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.
We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:
Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together