Job Description

A stone’s throw from the beach and framed by salt marshes and big skies, The Ship in Brancaster is the second Norfolk pub opening from team behind the much-loved, award winning Sculthorpe Mill. First established in 1790, the historic coastal inn has reopened last year begin a new chapter as a relaxed, food focused pub with rooms.

It is a busy pub/restaurant with rooms, with great outdoor space right on the coast.

We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take the helm. You’ll be someone with the emotional intelligence and personal skills to lead a business where hospitality isn't just a buzzword, but the core of everything we do.

The Ship is a busy destination pub/restaurant with rooms, with a growing reputation for great food, interesting drinks, and a service style that is outstanding because it is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. We are not just looking for a GM; we’re looking for a leader and mentor who can cultivate a generous, community-focused spirit while maintaining the high standards our guests expect

We have very exciting plans for the company and this is a great time to be on board and develop your career

We will help with relocation for the right person.

Job Requirements

A Quality Background: You have experience at a General Manager level in a similar high-quality, casual fine dining or pub-with-rooms environment.
A Natural Palate: You have a sound understanding and genuine appreciation of great food and wine. You’ll be the one inspiring the team with the stories behind Elliot’s seasonal dishes or Ed’s latest wine finds.
Commercial Common Sense: You are commercially minded with strong financial acumen and a proven track record of meeting sales targets, managing costs, and achieving GPs.
A Mentor’s Heart: You have the leadership skills to recruit, train, and develop your team. You’re someone who genuinely enjoys watching their staff grow and progress.
The "Engine" of the Business: You have a complete understanding of H&S, Food Hygiene, and licensing (ideally as a Personal Licence Holder).
Autonomy & Collaboration: You’ll be collaborating directly with us to steer this ship. We’re looking for someone who wants the autonomy to put their own stamp on the place, while working alongside us and the team (like Elliot and Ed) to execute our vision.