General Manager

Stonegate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

MiXR discounts

Pay Early via Stream

Stonegate Xtra discounts

David Lloyd discounts

Car leasing discounts

Refer A Friend

Stonegate Hotels discounts

Learning & Development

Job summary

Stonegate Group is seeking a high-performing General Manager for Rupert Street Bar in Soho, London. You will own the venue, drive sales growth, build exceptional service and maintain strong operational standards.

You must hold a valid Personal Licence, lead a fast-paced team, and translate local market insight into competitive performance while delivering green compliance and an engaging guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Personal Licence.
• Proven track record of delivering green compliance alongside strong commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rupert Street Bar with accountability for sales growth and service quality.
• Build sales and identify opportunities for the venue.
• Establish outstanding operational standards within the first six weeks and maintain sales growth.
• Ensure licensing compliance and safety standards are consistently met.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

People management

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Job description

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive..

Rupert Street, Soho - General Manager

Up to £45,000 per annum, plus bonuses

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive..

The Opportunity

Located in the heart of London’s West End, Soho is one of the capital’s most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods. Famous for its nightlife, hospitality, theatres, restaurants and longstanding LGBTQIA+ community, the area attracts a lively mix of Londoners, workers and visitors throughout the week. With Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square just minutes away, it’s a fast‑paced, energetic place to work at the centre of London’s entertainment scene.

Rupert Street Bar is one of Soho’s longest-established and most recognisable LGBTQIA+ venues, located in the heart of London’s West End. Operating from one main bar with no food offer, the business is focused entirely on drinks, atmosphere and great service. Famous for its Soho Happy Hour, Rupert Street attracts a loyal customer base alongside strong passing trade, creating a lively, fast‑paced and energetic atmosphere throughout the week.

About You

Opportunities to lead a venue like Rupert Street don’t come around often, and therefore we’re looking for a genuinely high‑performing leader with the ambition, energy and commercial instinct to take the business forward. You’ll be entrepreneurial and self‑reliant, taking full ownership for building sales and identifying opportunities. You’ll thoroughly understand Soho, its LGBTQIA+ community and the demographic we serve, while having the foresight to see where the market and customer will be in 18 months to two years. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering green compliance alongside strong commercial results, with the ability to establish excellent operational standards within your first six weeks while maintaining and accelerating sales growth. Above all, we’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply manage a successful venue, but has the vision and drive to make it even more successful.

Please Note: To be eligible to apply, you MUST hold a valid Personal Licence.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Additional discounts for personal car leasing
• Up to £1000 “Refer A Friend” incentive
• Additional discount at Stonegate Hotels
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact [e-mail]