General Manager Pub

General Manager / Management Couple – Crown Hotel – Hailsham, East Sussex – Live-in – From £40k DOE + Bonus Job Title: General Manager or Management Couple Location: Hailsham, East Sussex Salary: From £40,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + Bonus Accommodation: Large Live-in Job Type: Full-time Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity The Crown Hotel in Hailsham, East Sussex is a well-established, community-led pub with a strong wet trade, growing food offer, and a loyal local customer base. We are recruiting a General Manager or General Management Couple to lead this busy, friendly venue and drive it forward with energy, high standards, and commercial focus. The Role As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and ongoing success of the business, ensuring consistent service, a motivated team and strong financial performance. Key Responsibilities * Full P&L responsibility, driving sales, GP and labour efficiency * Leading, developing and motivating the FOH and management teams * Delivering outstanding guest service with a strong local community focus * Managing rotas, labour planning and cost controls * Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, licensing and company standards * Delivering promotions, events and activities to grow wet and food sales * Maintaining excellent standards in bar, cellar, kitchen and public areas About You We’re looking for an experienced hospitality leader who loves pubs, people and community engagement. You will bring: * Previous experience as a General Manager in pubs or similar settings * Strong background in wet-led or mixed-trade operations * Confident leadership and communication skills * A hands-on, visible management style * Strong commercial awareness and financial control skills * A passion for delivering memorable customer experiences What’s on Offer * Salary from £40,000, negotiable DOE * Performance-related bonus * Supportive senior management structure * Autonomy to run the business within a trusted framework * Real opportunity for development and progression * Large live-in management accommodation Apply Now If you’re an energetic, commercially minded operator seeking your next General Manager position — or a Management Couple looking for your next challenge — we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV today