Venue Manager - Up to £50,000

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Venue Manager for a flagship venue in London. This role involves taking ownership of venue performance, emphasizing sales growth and exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in competitive socialising or premium venues, along with strong P&L management skills. The ideal candidate will be service-driven and comfortable representing the brand. Apply today or send your CV to Kate B for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience in competitive socialising, premium restaurants, or premium bars.
• Track record of driving revenue and profitability.
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of venue performance focusing on sales growth.
• Deep understanding of P&L management.
• Inspire and develop team for premium guest experiences.
• Build strong relationships with guests and communities.
• Oversee all operations, from financials to service standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a Venue Manager or Assistant General Manager

Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility

Entrepreneurial mindset

Service-obsessed and hands-on approach

Charismatic and energetic

Ambitious and growth-minded

Job description

Venue Manager – Up to £50,000

The Role:

A rapidly expanding leader in London’s competitive socialising scene is searching for a sales-driven, entrepreneurial Venue Manager to become the face of one of its flagship venues.With several successful sites already open and more launches planned for next year, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious leader eager to grow with the business.We’re looking for someone who is service-led and service-driven, and who’s ready to step into a very hands-on role.

What You’ll Do:

• Take full ownership of venue performance, with a strong focus on sales growth, guest experience, and operational excellence
• Demonstrate deep understanding of P&L management, driving profitability through effective cost control, revenue generation, and commercial decision-making
• Lead by example on the floor, inspiring and developing your team to deliver premium, service-focused guest experiences
• Represent the brand as the venue’s figurehead, building strong relationships with guests, local communities, and key partners
• Oversee all aspects of operations, from financial management and team development to service standards and event delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Venue Manager/ Assistant General Manager or in a senior leadership role within competitive socialising, premium restaurants, or premium bars
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on P&L responsibility and a track record of driving both revenue and profitability
• Entrepreneurial mindset, always seeking new opportunities and innovative ways to grow the business
• Service-obsessed, with a hands-on approach and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences
• Charismatic, energetic, and comfortable being the face of a busy venue
• Ambitious and growth-minded, eager to progress as the company expands

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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