General Manager - Vibrant, Cocktail-led Venue.

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks a passionate General Manager for a vibrant cocktail-led venue in London. This role is perfect for someone with management experience and a strong focus on guest service and team culture. Candidates with Assistant General Manager experience may also apply as long as they embody the right leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• A valid Personal Licence is essential.
• Proven experience managing a high-quality bar-led operation.

Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility for the venue.
• Leading by example on the floor.
• Recruitment, training, and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Staff Training

Compliance Understanding

Education

Personal Licence

Job description

General Manager – Up to £50,000 (DOE)

The Role:

We’re on the hunt for a General Manager to lead the team at a vibrant, cocktail-led venue.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on operator who understands what it takes to run a high-energy, high-standard bar with a strong focus on guest experience and team culture.We’re open to considering a strong Assistant General Manager ready to take the next step into their first GM role, provided they bring the right leadership qualities, standards, and ambition.

Key Requirements:

• A valid Personal Licence is essential for this role
• Proven experience in managing or helping to manage a high-quality, bar-led operation
• Strong focus on bar standards, guest service, and staff training
• Sound understanding of compliance, health & safety, and licensing
• Ability to lead and develop a team, inspire high performance, and maintain a positive working culture

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Full operational responsibility for the venue
• Leading by example on the floor
• Recruitment, training, and development of the team
• Upholding all compliance and licensing requirements
• Driving sales through service, events, and community engagement
• Working closely with senior management on business performance and planning

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666

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