General Manager

The People's Pub - Stonegate Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator in the UK seeks a General Manager for The Cheshire Cheese in Central London. The ideal candidate will be sales-savvy, energetic, and passionate about building a supportive culture while ensuring excellent guest experiences. The role offers great potential for growth and comes with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Award-winning training and development programmes

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working

Discounted Dental Insurance

VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars

David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates

Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages

Stonegate Rewards – Discounts across various retailers

Qualifications

• Driving bookings and events with creativity and strategy.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and great with social media.
• A passion for leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach, mentor and develop your team.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and ensure compliance.
• Deliver consistent financial results.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Coaching

Creativity

Education

Valid Personal Licence

Job description

General Manager – The Cheshire Cheese, Central London

Salary – Up to £42,000 p.a.

Can you…

Support, coach, mentor and develop your team
Create and deliver a vision for your business
Ensure standards and compliance are continuous
Create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests
Deliver consistent financial results
A little bit about the opportunity…

Are you a sales-savvy General Manager with a passion for people, sport, and all things Peoples Pub?

The Cheshire Cheese sits at the heart of the City of London, and we’re on the hunt for a General Manager ready to take this pub to the next level.

Just a short walk from Tower Hill underground and Fenchurch Street station, The Cheshire Cheese is a favourite with local professionals and a great stop-off for tourists exploring the Tower of London or heading into the City.

With plenty of competition all around, we’re looking for a commercially sharp, creative operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to stand out from the crowd.

Spread across two floors, the pub benefits from Sky Sports viewing on both levels, a dedicated "Darts Zone" with three boards, and a newly refurbished interior following a significant investment last year. It’s a great-looking business with huge potential still to unlock—especially when it comes to food and events.

The upstairs bar is a hidden gem, and we need a General Manager who can bring it to life—working closely with our PBS team to drive bookings, open up the second bar, and create more reasons for guests to choose The Cheshire Cheese.

Ideally, social media and on-site messaging will be a real strength, and we want someone who knows how to get creative with campaigns, with a firm focus on driving the sports programme agenda to a whole new level – The sky is the limit!

You’ll be the heart of the team—bringing the energy, setting the standards, and leading from the front. Hands-on, sharp-eyed, and full of personality. You’ll have the “craic” with guests and team alike, building a supportive and respectful culture that’s fun, guest centric and growth focused. Every day will be a chance to coach, inspire and raise the bar.

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

What's in it for you?

Bonus opportunities
Award winning training and development programmes
Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
Referral scheme of up to £1,000 per person
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance – Licence Trade Charity
VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
Stonegate Hotel Discounts
Flexible working
David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
Vitality Healthcare
Discounted Dental Insurance
Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
To see all of our benefits, please click onthe link below:
https://www.stonegatecareers.co.uk/rewards

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld.

Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group atwww.stonegatecareers.co.uk

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Job Reference: PW1330809LonGM