London Multi-Site Pub Operations Leader

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a premium independent London pub group to oversee seven pubs across the capital, ensuring consistent service and profitability.

You will lead General Managers, manage P&L, budgets and cost controls, develop the team, drive revenue through events and local marketing, and preserve each pub’s unique character while scaling with the group’s ambitious hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• An experienced multi-site Operations Manager from a quality pub or hospitality background.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven record of driving sales and profitability.
• A hands-on, approachable leader who develops and inspires General Managers.
• Experience across both wet-led and food-led operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with fresh ideas and energy.
• A leader comfortable reviewing a P&L and getting behind the bar on a busy Friday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of seven established London pubs.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of General Managers.
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance across the portfolio.
• Take ownership of budgets, P&L performance, labour and cost controls.
• Champion exceptional hospitality, quality food and great drinks.
• Grow revenue through events, local marketing and community engagement.
• Maintain high operational standards without losing each pub's individual identity.
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive the business forward.

Skills

Multi-site operations

Leadership

Commercial awareness

P&L management

Hands-on leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a premium independent London pub group to oversee seven pubs across the capital, ensuring consistent service and profitability.

You will lead General Managers, manage P&L, budgets and cost controls, develop the team, drive revenue through events and local marketing, and preserve each pub’s unique character while scaling with the group’s ambitious hospitality standards.