General Manager -Leisure, sporting venue £45k plus bonus 52K OTE

COREcruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing leisure group is seeking a General Manager to lead a lively venue in London. This role requires a passionate leader with experience in hospitality or leisure, capable of managing operations and enhancing guest experiences. Join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in the company's expansion with multiple site openings planned.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in high-volume, guest-led venues.
• Background in hospitality, leisure, or entertainment.
• Hands-on leadership style and operational savvy.

Responsibilities

• Running day-to-day ops across bar, restaurant & leisure areas.
• Leading and motivating a large team.
• Delivering a smooth, standout guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Experience

Commercial Acumen

Team Building

Organisational Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Job description

Location: Kent

We’re looking for a standout General Manager to lead one of London’s most exciting, high-energy leisure venues hitting the UK—where food, drinks, and fun collide.This isn’t a desk job.We need someone who thrives on the floor, brings energy, and keeps the vibe alive when it gets busy.

This venue is part of a fast-growing leisure group, already turning over £10m and opening two new sites this year.With more UK launches ahead and European expansion planned, it’s a great time to get on board.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have experience running a busy, guest-facing venue—ideally from hospitality, leisure, or entertainment.You’ve led diverse teams, driven performance, and delivered great guest experiences.You’re hands-on, calm under pressure, and lead by example.You’re organised, commercially savvy, and energised by being in the thick of it.Above all, you get what this company is about: energy, fun, and high standards.You know how to build team culture that reflects that—and keeps guests coming back.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running day-to-day ops across bar, restaurant & leisure areas
• Leading and motivating a large team
• Delivering a smooth, standout guest experience
• Driving commercial performance and managing P&L
• Building strong team culture and developing talent
• Leading confidently on the floor, especially when it’s busy
• Supporting new site openings

You’ll bring:

• Proven GM experience in high-volume, guest-led venues
• Hospitality, leisure or experiential background
• Confident, hands-on leadership style
• A cool head and a can-do mindset
• Passion for people, guest experience, and results
• Strong operational and commercial acumen

This is a brilliant chance to join a business that’s scaling fast, backing its people, and doing things differently.If you’re ready to lead from the front and have fun doing it—we want to hear from you.

Contact Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666