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General Manager
Job summary
An independent pub and dining destination in London is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality, proven leadership skills, and a dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per year and the opportunity to shape the guest journey and team culture.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience as a GM within hospitality.
- Strong track record in building high-performing teams.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Lead front-of-house and bar teams to deliver outstanding hospitality.
- Oversee bar operations and stock management.
- Create effective staff rotas.
Skills
General Manager - Food-Led Pub & Dining Space. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead a thriving, independent pub and dining destination, celebrated for its Michelin Bib-level food, live music, and carefully curated drinks list. Independently owned, we have the freedom to set our own standards and have built a strong reputation for quality, atmosphere, and consistency. With business performance exceeding expectations, we are now seeking a GM who can take the reins and drive the customer and team experience to the next level.
- Lead, motivate, and inspire the front-of-house and bar teams to deliver outstanding hospitality.
- Ensure consistency of service across all guest touchpoints.
- Oversee bar operations, including drink selection, stock management, and GP control.
- Create effective staff rotas that balance budgets with business needs.
- Manage group bookings, events, and private functions.
- Maintain operational systems including tills, payment equipment, and licensing compliance.
- Develop strategies that continually enhance team performance and the guest experience.
- Proven leadership experience as a GM within the hospitality sector, ideally across both restaurant and bar environments.
- A strong track record in building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
- A confident communicator who engages easily with staff, guests, and suppliers.
- Hands-on, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
- The opportunity to lead a thriving, food-led independent business.
- A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per year.
- Supportive ownership and the chance to shape both the guest journey and team culture.
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