General Manager

4Leisure Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Accommodation discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

4Leisure Recruitment Ltd is seeking a General Manager to lead one of our pubs in Watford. You will shape the venue's future by building a strong team, delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving performance across operations.

You will be responsible for developing people, maintaining high standards, and leading from the front with a culture of integrity, perseverance and accountability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can coach, inspire and manage everything from service to

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and people
• Natural leader and communicator
• Results-focused with strong commercial awareness
• Comfortable coaching, developing and motivating teams
• Organised and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and inspire a high-performing team
• Create a culture of engagement, development and accountability
• Lead performance management, coaching and succession planning
• Be a visible leader who spends time with guests and team
• Maintain exceptional standards across front and back of house
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and food safety compliance
• Keep the business audit-ready and brand-proud daily
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences and 5-star service
• Lead energetic, organised shifts
• Create a welcoming environment that drives loyalty and repeat visits
• Drive revenue through product knowledge and local engagement
• Manage labour, stock and costs effectively
• Use KPIs and reporting to improve performance and profitability

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Coaching

Organisation

Job description

Lead a Great Pub. Build a Great Team. Make a Real Impact.

Are you a passionate hospitality leader who loves people, standards, and creating memorable guest experiences?

We're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead one of our pubs and play a key role in shaping its future. This is more than a traditional General Manager position. You'll work closely with the founders, leading from the front, building a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding customer experiences every day.

My client believes great pubs are built on great teams. As General Manager, you'll be the cultural and operational heartbeat of the business, with the autonomy to lead, develop people, and drive performance across every area of the pub.

What You'll Be Responsible For

People

• Recruit, train and inspire a high-performing team
• Create a culture of engagement, development and accountability
• Lead performance management, coaching and succession planning
• Be a visible leader who spends time where it matters most, with guests and team members

Standards

• Maintain exceptional standards across front and back of house
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety and food safety requirements
• Keep the business audit-ready and brand-proud every day

Service

• Deliver outstanding guest experiences and 5-star service
• Lead energetic, organised shifts
• Create a welcoming environment that drives loyalty and repeat visits
• Drive revenue through strong product knowledge and local community engagement
• Manage labour, stock and costs effectively
• Use KPIs and reporting to improve performance and maximise profitability

About You

You'll be:

• Passionate about hospitality and people
• A natural leader and communicator
• Results-focused with strong commercial awareness
• Comfortable coaching, developing and motivating teams
• Organised, resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Aligned with our values of Integrity, Perseverance, Accountability, Diligence and Discipline
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Reduced cost local accommodation
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Ready to Lead from the Front?

If you're an ambitious hospitality professional who wants to build great teams, deliver amazing guest experiences and help shape a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.