General Manager

Young's Pubs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 100%

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Pub discounts

Stays discount

Share Save scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Young's Pubs in Battersea is seeking a General Manager for The Lighthouse with live-in potential. You will lead daily operations, customer service, and kitchen and events.

You’ll shape the offer, recruit and develop your team, drive sales, and manage marketing with a strong focus on guest experience. Attractive bonus up to 100% and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a pub or hospitality venue.
• Strong focus on customer service and operations.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pub operations and team management.
• Design and drive events, menus, and promotions to grow business.
• Recruit, train and develop staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Fresh Food Experience

General Manager Experience

Passion for hospitality

Job description

General Manager - Live In Potential - The Lighthouse Battersea - Up to £47k + bonus

We are looking for a General Manager for The Lighthouse in Battersea. This is a local gem of the South London area, serving delightful pub food, with a comfy, comfortable, and relaxed interiors, and is a perfect all-year-round retreat. This pub comes with a spacious walled garden, complete with retractable roof and plenty of bookable spaces for events. Situated a stone's throw away from Battersea Park, The Lighthouse is known for being a perfect spot to watch big Rugby games, and is one of the area's favourite for locals. The pub has fantastic opportunity for growth, and so for the right General Manager there is plenty of room to add your unique stamp on the business.

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.

Skills

• Fresh Food Experience
• General Manager Experience
• Passion for hospitality

“We believe in developing our people to delight our customers”