General Manager in Blackpool, North West

Blackpool

permanent, full-time

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Blackpool, North West

Blackpool, in Lancashire, is one of the UK’s most iconic seaside towns and a major centre for tourism, leisure, and entertainment. The local economy is strongly driven by hospitality, retail, and events, with attractions such as the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and annual illuminations creating significant employment. Beyond tourism, Blackpool has a growing public services sector, with the NHS, schools, and local government among its largest employers. Regeneration projects are supporting investment in business services, digital industries, and housing. The town is connected by the M55 motorway and direct rail links to Preston, Manchester, and beyond. For job seekers, Blackpool offers opportunities in customer service, retail, healthcare, and skilled trades. Affordable housing and a strong community spirit make it a practical choice for families, while its thriving visitor economy ensures consistent seasonal and permanent employment options.

About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

General Manager

Location: Lancashire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (including tronc)

A well-established, independent destination restaurant is looking for a General Manager to take full control of a high-quality operation. This is a long-term, hands-on project with a clear objective - bring structure, drive performance, and take ownership of the business as the owner steps back over the coming months. The site has evolved significantly over the past 4-5 years into a respected, experience-led restaurant with a strong food and wine offer. It now needs a proper operator to lead it.

The Role:

Full accountability for the day-to-day running of the business across kitchen, bar, restaurant and office
Lead, manage and develop the team - this is a people-first role with high expectations around standards and accountability
Bring structure - clear roles, clear ownership, no grey areas
Drive performance across all departments, both operationally and commercially
Take control of all systems and admin - reservations, reporting, bookkeeping, social media and general IT discipline
Work closely with the owner during a 3-month handover, with the goal of taking full ownership
Support and develop the existing management team, including a Restaurant Manager and wider FOH structure
Collaborate on budgets and P&L, with increasing ownership over financial performance
Ensure consistency across a high-quality food and wine offering
Take responsibility for marketing and social presence - no external team in place

The person:

Proven General Manager from a strong independent restaurant or small luxury hotel background
Commercially aware and operationally strong - understands how to run a profitable business
Confident managing multiple departments - kitchen, floor, bar and back office
Strong leadership presence - able to manage people properly, set standards and hold teams accountable
Organised and detail-driven - particularly across systems, reporting and admin
Good level of wine knowledge - credible in the environment, without needing to be a specialist
Comfortable in a hands-on role - this isn’t a sit-back position
Clear communicator - able to report effectively and work closely with ownership
Someone who can bring energy, structure and direction

Sound like your or someone you know: kate@corecruitment.com