General Manager, Pub business

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Manager for a premium hospitality venue in Southwest London. You will lead a large team, ensure outstanding guest experiences, and drive all-day brunch and premium events in a vibrant setting.

The role emphasizes food-led business with a strong focus on community engagement. The successful candidate will be visible, customer-focused, and capable of managing late-night operations while maintaining high standards of service and quality food and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in premium hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction and deliver consistent quality.
• Visible General Manager who engages with the local community and in-house PR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
• Oversee food and drink quality, menu consistency, and kitchen coordination.
• Drive premium events, group bookings, and community engagement.
• Lead marketing and local PR initiatives in-house and in partnership with the venue.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality expertise

Team management

Events management

Food & beverage focus

Cocktail knowledge

Job description

Location Southwest London (on the northern line)

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded hospitality leader with a strong premium background, a passion for cocktails and all-day brunch, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll be confident managing larger teams, driving premium events and overseeing group bookings, while creating a vibrant atmosphere that brings the venue to life. Experience in late-night hospitality and music-led venues would be a great bonus, although this is not a nightclub operation.

A fantastic community pub – this has a really great regular trade. This site is a newly developed, popular pub offering a great salary of £50,000

My client has a great role in the South West London, this is a newly development pubs, it should be hitting £35,000 - £65,000, post opening, 100% fresh food, (ALL ABOUT THE FOOD THIS BUSINES, FRESH FOOD) table service, looking for a leader to move this business and tap into the all the local businesses – this business is going to be more wet led BUT it’s all about the food, you can play about with the food, with the Head Chef, this is key to the business doing well, 60/40 wet led business

The General Manager Role:

As General Manager you will remain focused on delivering fantastic customer service & consistent, quality food & drink. My clients General Managers must remain visible at all times – repeat business is an important revenue stream so developing relationship is key. All marketing & localized PR is done in-house so a General Manager who is keen to be involved with the community is a must.

The General Manager Person:

This General Manager will need to demonstrate proven skills to grow a business, someone that is really people focused. Big personalities & approachable characters do well in these surroundings so a love for the trade & a passion for good food and drink are essential. Financial accountability, staff development & coaching plus demonstrated marketing initiatives are all essentials.