General Manager

Urban Pubs & Bars; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Pubs & Bars is seeking an experienced General Manager in London to lead their award-winning venues. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for team development, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively. With ongoing openings and a focus on fun and community, this role presents a unique opportunity to shape the guest experience and drive business success.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Training and development

Career progression and promotion opportunities

Discounts across all pubs, bars, and restaurants

Annual team trips abroad and management incentives

28 days holiday

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral scheme with bonuses

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a General Manager.
• Strong commercial acumen and business knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of running the venue autonomously.
• Train, nurture, and develop staff to maintain standards.
• Create a vibrant energy and atmosphere for guests and team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Team development

Education

Personal License

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General Manager - London - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for talented and highly skilled General Managers with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of 55 properties and new openings coming, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business.

We have new openings coming up across all areas of London and keen to meet experienced, independent and inspirational community led General Managers with a strong background in running busy food led sites.

The Role

• As GM you will take full ownership of all aspects of running your venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business.
• Being business savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must.
• Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction.
• Create a buzz of vibrant energy, a feeling of warmth and fun for both our guests and your team.
• You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

• "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
• Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
• You’re not precious, we leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
• Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a general manager
• Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
• Excellent all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction
• An entrepreneurial flare, we encourage you to bring your ideas
• Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, love to have fun
• Personal License holder beneficial

What's in it for me:

• A competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• 28 days holiday
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you canearn up to £1000 per person
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption pay

Interested in hearing more, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around