Assistant General Manager

Famous Three Kings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Cycle to work

Progression to GM

Team socials

Job summary

Famous Three Kings, West London’s busy sports pub, seeks an Assistant General Manager to partner with the GM in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You’ll lead a team of 15, drive standards and guest experience, and run shifts when the GM is absent.

On-floor leadership, hands-on management, and a view toward stepping into a GM role within 12–18 months are key. The role offers progression and competitive incentives to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within a high-volume pub or bar.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commercial awareness covering sales, labour, and cost control.
• Hands-on leadership with visible presence on the floor.
• Calm under pressure with quick, clear decision making.
• A passion for hospitality and building great teams.
• Ambition to progress to General Manager within 12–18 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in day-to-day operations and leadership.
• Take full ownership during GM's absence and lead shifts.
• Drive service standards and guest experience.
• Manage labour, rotas and team productivity.
• Support recruitment, training and development.
• Maintain stock control and cost management.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues confidently.

Skills

Management in high-volume pubs

Large-team leadership

Commercial awareness

Visible hands-on leadership

Calm under pressure

Hospitality passion

GM potential (12–18 months)

Job description

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Assistant General Manager to join Famous Three Kings – one of West London's busiest sports pubs, where we show everything from Premier League to NFL, boxing to rugby...often all at once.

This is a key leadership role working alongside the General Manager to run a high-volume operation. You'll lead a team of 15, drive standards, and deliver strong commercial performance in one of London's most iconic sports pubs.

You'll be accountable for the shift, the team, and the guest experience. When the GM isn't there, you are.

This is a hands‑on leadership role – you'll be on the floor, setting the tone, building the team, and making sure we deliver, shift after shift.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in a management role within a high-volume pub or bar
• Confident leading large teams in fast‑paced environments
• Commercially aware – understands sales, labour, and cost control
• Leads from the front: visible, hands‑on, and respected by the team
• Calm under pressure and able to make clear decisions quickly
• Passion for hospitality and building great teams
• Ambition to step into a GM role in the future (typically within 12–18 months)

About Famous Three Kings

Famous Three Kings is a legendary West Kensington sports pub with a strong local following and a packed events calendar.

We're high‑volume, high‑energy, and standards matter. It's a proper pub where the team takes pride in what they do and guests keep coming back.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the GM in the day‑to‑day running of the business
• Leading shifts and taking full ownership in the GM's absence
• Driving service standards and guest experience
• Managing labour, rotas, and team productivity
• Supporting recruitment, training, and development
• Maintaining strong stock control and cost management
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues confidently

Why Work With Us?

• Work in one of London's busiest, most iconic sports pubs
• Be part of the leadership team running a high‑volume operation
• Real progression to General Manager within a growing group
• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Staff food, team socials, and industry perks
• Free guestlist to selected events and festivals
• CODE app membership (discounts across hospitality, fitness & more)
• 24/7 support through Able Futures
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Flexible shifts and a team that has your back

Diversity & Inclusion

Rose Pubs Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.