General Manager

Bull and Gate; Hampstead; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Private health

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discount

Share Save

Training courses

Résumé du poste

Bull & Gate, a legendary North London pub in Kentish Town, is seeking a General Manager to lead operations, guest experience, and team performance. The role blends hospitality leadership with a passion for live music and events.

You will shape the guest journey, drive sales growth, and implement innovative ideas while upholding the pub’s renowned atmosphere and history.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially minded General Manager with a passion for iconic pubs and live music heritage.
• Strong leadership and recruitment capabilities to build and guide a team.

Responsabilités

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Bull & Gate.
• Drive guest experience, quality service, and new initiatives.
• Recruit, manage, and develop the team; manage events and marketing.

Connaissances

People management

Customer service

Hospitality operations

Entrepreneurial mindset

Outils

POS system

Description du poste

We’re on the hunt for an ambitious, people-focusedGeneral Manager to lead one of North London’s most iconic pubs – the legendary Bull & Gate in the heart of Kentish Town!

Situated right next door to the O2 Forum Kentish Town and steeped in history, Bull & Gate is famous for its place in London’s indie music scene, having welcomed some of the biggest names in music, including Coldplay, Blur, Oasis and the Manic Street Preachers, long before they hit the big time. Today, it continues to be a much-loved local, bringing together great food, quality drinks, live music heritage and an unmistakable pub atmosphere.

As General Manager, you will be in charge of this characterful Victorian pub, which offers a fantastic mix of spaces, from cosy sofas and relaxed drinking areas to a dedicated dining room as well as the stylish private hire Boulogne Bar, which can host everything from birthdays and celebrations to corporate gatherings and parties.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on, commercially minded General Manager with a real passion for iconic pubs, great music, brilliant people, and creating an atmosphere that guests want to come back for. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a truly special London pub, build on Bull & Gate’s celebrated reputation and put your own stamp on an iconic Kentish Town institution.

Running a Pub for Young's:

We believe pubs should be differentiated and individual andso we are looking for entrepreneurial General Managers to put their own stampon our businesses. We're all about freedom within a framework – you decide whatgoes 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 yourbusiness vision! You decide what events and sales driving to do, what theteam 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 GeneralManagers:

• 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 aGeneral 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 autonomygiven to run your business and offer unique ideas to drive your team tosuccess. You will have a genuine passion for exceptional customer service and apro-active approach to team management. You will recruit & develop yourteam to ensure they have theknowledge needed to delight our customers.Youwill also be someone who is committed to their career in hospitality and we canoffer ongoing development tosupport you as you grow and succeed with us.

We believe indeveloping our people to delight our customers