Managing Director, Premium Pub & Bar Group, London

COREcruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality group in London & Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the hospitality sector, scaling multi-site businesses, and influencing key relationships. You will manage senior leadership, ensure brand standards, and oversee marketing strategies. This role includes significant equity and a clear growth strategy, with a commitment to sustainability and team development.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity stake

Clear growth strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pubs, bars or hospitality sector.
• Experience managing teams and multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of guest experience and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in line with brand standards.
• Work with founder on expansion and acquisitions.
• Manage senior leadership team and mentor staff.
• Influence franchise partner relationships.
• Drive consistency and performance across venues.
• Oversee marketing and guest experience.

Skills

Track record in hospitality operations

Experience scaling multi-site businesses

Relationship management

Leadership and mentorship

Understanding of brand standards

Job description

£130k - £150,000 + bonus + equity, London & Hertfordshire

Must be in London 4 days per week

INDEPENDENT STYLE OPERATIONS REPORTING INTO THE FOUNDERS

We’re working with a small but ambitious hospitality group (46 sites) operating premium pubs and bars across London and Hertfordshire.With fresh funding secured and big growth plans, the company is looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead the next phase of expansion – THIS would consider a proven Operations Director stepping up, from the hospitality sector

The ideal MD will have a proven track record in pubs, bars, or maybe with franchise partnerships, with the ability to influence key relationships and understand entertainment as part of the overall guest experience.The role includes direct responsibility for Head Office support: Head of Operations, Property, Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and one other key role

The company will help focus on investment, acquisitions, so the Managing Director needs to be a true hospitality operator, someone who has scaled multi-site businesses, elevated quality, and delivered consistent growth.This role comes with a significant equity stake and a clear 5-year growth and exit strategy

The business has a strong culture, a passionate team, and a commitment to sustainability, quality, and inclusive people practices.

Key Objectives

• Lead and develop the operations in line with brand standards and growth plans.
• Work closely with the founder on expansion, acquisitions, and new openings.
• Manage and mentor the senior leadership team (Operations, Property, Commercial, Finance, Marketing).
• Influence relationships with franchise partners, landlords, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive consistency, standards, and performance across the estate.
• Oversee marketing, digital, and overall guest experience.
• Act as brand ambassador with partners, stakeholders, and public platforms.

IF you have run a medium to large scale hospitality business then I would love to hear from you

If this sounds like the right step for you, please reach out to Stuart Hills or apply today.