General Manager - Clapham

Eltham GPO; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Day off

50% food discount across all Portobelo

50% drink discount across all Portoblo

£50 birthday bar tab for you to enjoy

Training and development opportunities

A supportive and people-focused team

Job summary

Portobello pubs in London are seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a beloved local venue, upholding high hospitality standards and working closely with rotating kitchen operators to ensure seamless food and drink experiences.

You’ll inspire your team, build relationships with regulars and the local community, and drive hospitality excellence with pride in detail and guest experience across all areas of the business.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beer and ability to guide guests through selections.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building with regulars and community.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate a hospitality team.
• Commercial focus with understanding of running a pub and collaborating with kitchen operators.
• Pride in detail, cleanliness and delivering consistent service.

Skills

Beer knowledge

People skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Love pubs, great food and a brilliant local atmosphere? This could be the job for you.

King & Co is a much-loved Clapham local, with a fantastic range of beers, a warm welcome, a beer garden and a rotating pop-up kitchen that keeps food exciting. Our kitchen residents are a big part of what makes us special, bringing new food concepts to the pub and giving customers something to look forward to.

We’re looking for a General Manager who wants to make their mark on a really special pub, bringing great hospitality, high standards and plenty of personality to everything they do.

About You

• You know your beer, enjoy sharing your knowledge and love helping customers find something new to try.
• You’re a people person who builds relationships with regulars, gets to know the local community and makes everyone feel at home.
• You lead from the front, motivate your team and understand that high standards of hospitality, cleanliness and service are non-negotiable
• You’re commercially minded and know how to run a successful pub, working closely with our rotating kitchen operators to make sure food and drink work together brilliantly.
• You take pride in the details, communicate well and understand the importance of working in partnership with an external kitchen team to maintain standards across the whole business.

You could be an experienced GM looking for a new challenge, or an ambitious Deputy or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step. We’re looking for someone with the energy, confidence and commitment for this local favourite.

If you love pubs and bars, enjoy being hands-on and want to be part of a proper local, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

At Portobello, we believe in honesty, integrity, fairness, and great hospitality. We’re proud to create welcoming pubs and bars where our teams feel valued, supported, and rewarded.

• Christmas Day off
• 50% food discount across all Portobello pubs
• 50% drink discount across all Portobello pubs
• £50 birthday bar tab for you to enjoy
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and people-focused team culture

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for people who care about hospitality and enjoy working with others to create great guest experiences.

We value people who are:

• Friendly, reliable, and team-focused
• Passionate about service and hospitality
• Calm and professional in busy environments
• Eager to learn and grow
• Proud of the details that make a difference

Thinking About Joining Us?

Follow us on Instagram at @portobellopubsandbars to get to know our venues and teams.

We also encourage you to visit The King and Co before applying — experience the atmosphere, meet the team, and get a feel for what we’re all about.

Every Portobello venue is unique, with its own style and community. What stays consistent across all of our pubs and bars is our culture, our standards, and the way we look after our guests and each other. We’re looking for people who share those values and want to be part of a great team.