General Manager

Metropolitan Pub Company; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discount 33% + 15%

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Prince Bonaparte in Notting Hill, part of Metropolitan Pub Company, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a renowned gastropub known for exceptional food, drinks and hospitality. Take the helm of service excellence, guest experiences and commercial performance in a premium London venue.

You will recruit and mentor a high-performing team, uphold brand standards, and drive sales while focusing on profitability. Fluent English and safety/allergen controls are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume hospitality venues.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform role and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Grow pub sales with the management team.
• Lead by example to deliver amazing guest experiences.
• Recruit and develop your team to deliver knowledge and delight customers.
• Uphold brand standards and ensure customer and team safety.
• Develop personal license if not already held.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L control

People development

Brand standards

Job description

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Company Description

General Manager – The Prince Bonaparte, Notting Hill

Lead one of West London's most elegant gastropubs.

Some General Manager opportunities are about running a pub.

This one is about leading a destination.

Located just moments from Portobello Road, The Prince Bonaparte has built a reputation for exceptional food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality in one of London's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Combining an elegant gastropub atmosphere with a loyal local following, it's a venue that guests return to time and time again.

We're looking for an experienced General Manager who can build on that reputation, inspire a high-performing team, and continue delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in quality-led hospitality, enjoys developing people, and understands how to balance outstanding service with strong commercial performance.

Job Description

Why The Prince Bonaparte?

Set between Notting Hill and Paddington, The Prince Bonaparte is known for its seasonal British menu, welcoming atmosphere, and beautifully presented food and drinks offer. With an open kitchen, a premium guest experience, and a location that attracts both loyal locals and visitors, it's a pub that offers something genuinely different.

For the right General Manager, this is a chance to lead a respected business with an excellent reputation while putting your own stamp on its next chapter.

Qualifications

What you'll do as a General Manager...

• Work with your business development manager and management team to grow pub sales.
• Lead by example in everything you do and bring our brand to life through your team in delivering amazing experiences for our customers.
• You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers.
• Be a champion of brand standards & ensure customer & team safety at all times.
• Please be aware that if you are successful in this role you will need to either already have, or be able to acquire a personal license.

What you'll bring...

• Very high standards and attention to detail in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a successful pub.
• You're great with people, and as a result, have great communication and leadership skills.
• You’ll be business savvy, with a keen eye for P&L control.
• You'll embrace individuality and care for others , your pub and the environment.
• Previous success at General Manager level is desirable; from a hospitality, retail or other fast paced background, and the right attitude and outlook is essential!
• You're keen to learn and happiest when you succeed at something new.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.