General Manager, South London, Cracking Pub £60/65,000 - Plus Bonus

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

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Southwest London is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee a newly developed, premium pub concept. You will focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing large teams, and driving quality food and vibrant service in a food-led venue.

The role emphasises community engagement, in-house marketing, and a hands-on leadership style to keep the venue lively and consistently busy after opening.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large premium hospitality teams.
• Proven track record in events and group bookings.
• Strong guest service and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fantastic customer service and ensure consistent, quality food and drink.
• Remain visible to drive repeat business through relationship-building.
• Lead marketing and PR activities in-house and engage with the local community.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Premium background

Team management

Event management

Group bookings

Cocktails

All-day brunch

Marketing initiatives

Customer service

F&B focus

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.

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.