General Manager - Wine Bar & Events Space - Up to £55,000

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

Job summary

A vibrant wine-led venue in London seeks a passionate General Manager. This role involves leading daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and managing events. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with a strong hospitality background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior FOH leader.
• Solid events experience from private hires to larger functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a wine-led venue.
• Oversee events execution and support kitchen operations.
• Ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Customer Service

Job description

The Role:

We’re working with a fantastic wine-led venue that doubles as a vibrant events space, and we're on the lookout for a talented and hands-on General Manager to join their team.This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a genuine love for hospitality, wine, and events, who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on role and isn’t afraid to get stuck in across all areas of the business — from front-of-house to kitchen coordination.As General Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of a unique space that blends high-quality food and drink with a busy events calendar.You’ll be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience, overseeing events execution, supporting kitchen operations, and ensuring smooth service every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior FOH leader in a quality hospitality setting
• Solid events experience – from private hires to larger functions
• Hands-on management style – willing to jump in wherever needed, including supporting kitchen operations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Comfortable running a busy service and managing both staff and customer expectations

If you're a proactive, energetic leader who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working in a creative environment — we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today or send your CV to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666