General Manager

White Hart, Barnes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned riverside pub in Greater London is seeking a talented General Manager. This position offers the chance to lead a food-focused environment with high-volume service. You will be responsible for running the pub's operations and menu, focusing on exceptional customer service. The role includes a potential annual bonus up to 100% of salary, private healthcare, and development opportunities. Join a unique hospitality environment where you can express your creativity and drive team success.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential - up to 100% of your salary!

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

20% discount in all Young's pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to our Share Save Scheme

Access to Career Pathway and Training Courses

Qualifications

• Experience running a food-lead community pub with high volume.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage a team and guests effectively.
• Creative mindset to tailor food offers and events.

Responsibilities

• Run your own food menu and tailor offers to guests.
• Handle recruitment and marketing for the pub.
• Lead a team in delivering exceptional customer service.

Skills

Experience managing fresh food business

Customer service skills

Proactive team management

Job description

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General

Manager - Up to 55k plus bonus - Live In - Start in 2026

We're looking for a food-focused General Manager for the White Hart in Barnes. This absolutely gorgeous riverside pub comes complete with outside terraces, tables by the Thames, a large upstairs dining / function room and a welcoming bar area. As well as being famous for its views and as the perfect spot to watch the Boat Race, this pub is well known for its fantastic food offer, which attracts guests from all over London and beyond, who want to dine by the river. It also has a strong base of regulars made up of its neighbours in Barnes.

We're looking for a General Manager who has experience running a food-lead community pub, and is used to dealing with high volume. Experience managing a fresh-food business is essential. A fantastic opportunity to work and live in one of London's most sought after neighbourhoods.

Running a Pub for Young's

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 marketing. If 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 Young's 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 pro‑active approach to team management. You will recruit & develop your team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to delight our customers. 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”