General Manager

Defectors Weld; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub venue in Greater London is seeking a General Manager to lead its lively team. The successful candidate will be a people-focused operator with a track record in hospitality, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences and growing sales. The role offers autonomy to create unique food and drink experiences, along with a huge bonus potential and extensive employee benefits. Ideal applicants should have significant experience in restaurant management, sales growth, and team leadership.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential – up to 100% of salary

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

20% discount in all Youngs pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms

Access to our Share Save Scheme

Access to our Career Pathway and Training and Development Courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the hospitality sector.
• Creative and entrepreneurial mindset to drive the business.
• Genuine passion for exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pub team to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
• Tailor the food menu and events to guest preferences.
• Manage recruitment and team development.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Hospitality Experience

Interviewing

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Employment & Labor Law

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

P&L Management

Restaurant Management

Retail Management

Recruiting

Job description

GeneralManager - Live in - Up to 50k plus bonus

We’re looking for a General Manager for the Defectors Weld in Shepherds Bush. This lively pub is the go‑to place for pre‑concert drinks and post‑show vibes, soundtracked by a fantastic atmosphere, great drinks, and of course a discerning selection of music. The food offer is smokehouse‑inspired – think burgers, brisket, small plates – alongside some fantastic pub classics.

We’re looking for a General Manager that is at home with operating at volume as they are delivering a fantastic guest experience. Friday and Saturday nights are buzzing and energetic and Sunday is all about being looked after and having a chilled Sunday Roast. The ideal candidate is a people‑focused operator with a track record of growing sales in a business that is all about vibrant premium hospitality with an edge.

Running a Pub for Youngs

We believe pubs should be differentiated and individual and so we are looking for entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stamp on our businesses. We’re all about freedom within a framework – you decide what goes on the food menu – and that doesn’t mean picking from a bank of recipes! You tailor your offer to your guests and grow the business in line with your business vision! You decide what events and sales driving to do what the team uniform is and look after all your own recruitment and you are a people‑focused Pub General Manager with fresh food experience then we want to hear from you.

What We Offer Our General Managers

• Huge annual bonus potential – up to 100% of your salary!
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 20% discount in all Youngs pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Share Save Scheme
• Access to our Career Pathway and Training and Development Courses

What we look for in a General Manager

We are looking for a creative & entrepreneurial General Manager to join and lead our team in our stylish food‑focused pub. As the successful General Manager you will embrace the autonomy given to run your business and offer unique ideas to drive your team to success. You will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and a proactive approach to team management. You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our guests, and you will also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we can offer ongoing development to support you as you grow and succeed with us.

Thanks for your interest in working with Youngs. If you’d like to be part of our team then apply now!

We believe in developing our people to delight our customers.

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Interviewing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Employment & Labor Law
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Restaurant Management
• Retail Management
• Recruiting

Employment Type: Full Time