General Manager

General Manager – High-Volume Pub & Entertainment Venue

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced General Manager to take the lead at a busy, high-footfall pub with a strong bar trade, food offering, live entertainment and televised sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven pub operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading from the front and knows how to create a great atmosphere while delivering strong business results.

The Role

You will take ownership of the venue’s day-to-day operations, team performance and commercial success, with responsibilities including:

Driving sales, profitability and cost control through effective financial and stock management.
Leading bar operations and maintaining excellent service, cellar and product standards.
Coordinating live entertainment, sporting events, promotions and seasonal activity.
Overseeing the food offering in partnership with the kitchen team.
Recruiting, developing and motivating a strong team, including future management talent.
Maintaining licensing, security, health and safety and responsible service standards.
Growing repeat business through customer engagement, local relationships and events.
Monitoring performance and implementing improvements in collaboration with senior management.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience managing a high-volume, wet-led pub or bar.
A strong track record of driving sales and controlling costs.
Experience with busy weekend trading, sport and entertainment.
Excellent bar, cellar and stock management knowledge.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a reliable team.
A sound understanding of licensing and operational compliance.
A hands-on approach, commercial awareness and the ability to work under pressure.
A valid personal licence.
Experience with beer festivals, outdoor trading areas and food service would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead a lively pub operation, shape its atmosphere and drive commercial growth within an established hospitality group.

Salary, contracted hours and additional benefits, including any bonus or live-in accommodation, will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

If you're a passionate pub leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed