General Manager

HC Solutions Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50k

Generous staff discount

Work‑life balanced rotas

Job summary

HC Solutions Ltd in East London seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a busy, food‑led and drinks‑focused pub. You will own operations, work closely with the owner and shape standards, menus and events while driving revenue and developing the team.

This hands‑on role requires confident leadership across FOH and BOH, with a focus on guest experience, profitability and a balanced, enjoyable working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in pub, bar or restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and dining room standards.
• Confident with wine, cocktails and bar operations.
• Practical leader who can oversee both FOH and BOH and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day pub operations and guest experience across service areas.
• Collaborate with the owner to shape menus, service style and events.
• Design rotas that balance working hours with staff wellbeing.
• Drive revenue, manage stock and labour to meet business goals.

Skills

Pub/restaurant management

Wine & bar operations

People development

Stock control

Labour management

Revenue growth

Independent owner liaison

Job description

Job Title: General Manager

An independent East London pub with a strong food focus is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead the business.This is a hands‑on, guest‑focused role within a site that balances dining and drinks equally, making it ideal for a manager who can move confidently between the bar, the floor and the pass.

We’re looking for a leader who can take full ownership of the operation, working closely with the owner while having the autonomy to shape standards, drive revenue and develop the team.This is a rare opportunity to run a respected neighbourhood pub with genuine independence and creative input.

General Manger Benefits:

• £50,000 Salary Package
• Full responsibility for running an established, well‑loved East London pub
• A balanced food‑led and wet‑led business requiring a versatile, hands‑on approach
• Direct collaboration with the owner, with freedom to influence menus, service style and events
• Rotas designed with work‑life balance in mind
• A lively, supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Generous staff discount

General Manager Requirements:

• Proven management experience within a pub, bar or restaurant environmen
• Strong understanding of restaurant‑style service and dining room standards
• Confident with wine, cocktails and bar operations
• A practical, adaptable leader who can oversee both FOH and BOH operations
• Ability to motivate, train and develop a team
• Commercial awareness, including stock control, labour management and driving revenue
• Someone who thrives in an independent setting and enjoys taking ownership