General Manager

Appetite4Recruitment; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Appetite4Recruitment is seeking a General Manager for a premier live music and cocktail venue in SW London. You will drive overall operations, guest experience and commercial performance in a high-profile setting.

The role requires a hands-on leader with proven experience in premium bars or late-night hospitality, capable of managing sales, labour and GP while building a standout team and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as GM/AGM/Deputy GM in hospitality
• Commercially minded with sales, labour and GP
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Passion for hospitality, cocktails, music and guest experience

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of live music and cocktail venue
• Manage sales, labour and GP performance
• Build and develop a high-performing team
• Ensure exceptional guest experience

Skills

Premium bars

Restaurants

Live music

Late-night hospitality

Sales

Team leadership

Job description

Salary: GBP42500 - GBP52000 per annum

General Manager – Live Music & Cocktail Venue

We’re looking for a confident, charismatic and commercially minded General Manager to lead a standout live music and cocktail venue in SW London

Set within a stunning, high-profile site, this is a venue with real personality — live music, great cocktails, brilliant food and a vibrant atmosphere.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced GM, AGM or Deputy GM looking for their next challenge, and particularly suits an experienced operator ready to step into their first GM role.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in premium bars, restaurants, live music or late-night hospitality
• Is commercially astute and confident with sales, labour and GP
• Leads from the front and knows how to build a great team
• Has genuine passion for hospitality, cocktails, music and guest experience
• Brings energy, personality and a strong presence to the room

This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on operator who wants to make their mark on a venue with genuine profile and personality.