General Manager

Boathouse, Putney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 100%

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Staff Discounts

Overnight Stay Discounts

Share Save Scheme

Career Development

Job summary

The Boathouse in Putney is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a premium riverside pub with a strong food-led offering and events focus. A live-in option may be available for the right candidate.

You will shape the guest experience, drive staff development, recruit and manage the team, and execute promotions that align with the venue’s vision and the Young's standards. A hands-on, creative leader with customer focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a food-led hospitality operation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to drive events and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver premium guest experiences.
• Oversee food-led offering and quality standards.
• Recruit, train and develop staff; manage events and marketing.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Creativity

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

General Manager - Live-in available

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead The Boathouse in Putney - a beautiful riverside pub with stunning Thames views and a unique riverside setting. Ideally located between Putney and Putney Bridge stations, The Boathouse is the perfect spot to enjoy a well-deserved drink, seasonal British food and the riverside surroundings.

You’ll have a fantastic pub to make your own, with plenty of space for events and activities. Our first-floor Lounge seats up to 100 guests and offers a private bar and dining space ideal for parties and wedding receptions, all with exceptional river views. With a loyal local following, a premium food-led offering and an exciting renovation on the horizon, The Boathouse is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious operator to take the business to the next level.

With significant investment planned, we’re looking for a high-calibre General Manager to lead Putney’s best riverside pub into its next chapter. You’ll help shape its future, build excitement around the transformation, champion The Boathouse within the local community and lead the team in delivering exceptional standards, premium service and memorable guest experiences.

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.

"We believe in developing our people to delight our customers"