General Manager

Guard House Pub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern pub in Woolwich is seeking a creative General Manager to oversee operations and implement a unique business vision. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in hospitality and customer service, along with the autonomy to tailor offerings to guests. Responsibilities include staff recruitment and management, with a strong emphasis on profit management. The role includes attractive perks such as health insurance, pension schemes, and considerable bonus potential, making it a unique opportunity to shape a vibrant community hub.

Benefits

Huge annual bonus potential – up to 100% of salary

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

20% discount in all pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to Share Save Scheme

Career Pathway and Training Courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong customer service focus and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and manage the pub's operations effectively.
• Develop and implement a business vision to enhance customer experience.
• Recruit, train, and manage staff to ensure high service standards.

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

General Manager - Up to 45k plus bonus. Live Out.

We're looking for a General Manager for the Guardhouse in Woolwich. Situated in the original Woolwich Arsenal Guard house near the station this modern pub comes complete with generously sized outside terrace and spaces that can easily become private areas for birthdays, weddings and private dining. With a ready made community and a growing development nearby we are looking for a General Manager to put their stamp on the business, build a strong business vision and deliver a fantastic offer to their neighbours.

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.

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 foodfocused 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 customers and 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

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1