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General Manager - The White Lion, London
Client: Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e0e4cab43bc9
Job Views: 4
Posted: 16.02.2025
Expiry Date: 02.04.2025
Job Description:
General Manager - The White Lion
Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people-focused and progressive operations-led business.
On the menu, our all-day food offer focuses on seasonality and sharing - from small plates to hearty gastropub classics - while weekends are all about Saturday brunch and stunning Sunday roasts. Behind the bar you'll find the best of London's craft beer scene, classic cocktails, small-batch gins and artisan wines. Located opposite Balham station, we're the perfect spot for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family, and our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining.
The Role
* As GM you will take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business.
* Being business savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must.
* Your team will look up to you; it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction.
* You have impeccable floor, bar and late night experience knowledge.
* You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.
What we are looking for:
* Wear your heart on your sleeve, take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own.
* Be cool, calm and collected; manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you.
* You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
* Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a general manager depending on the property being looked at.
* Solid communication and organisational skills; be approachable.
* Superb customer & floor service skills.
* Excellent all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction.
* An entrepreneurial flair.
* Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun.
* Personal License holder beneficial.
What's in it for me:
* A competitive salary & bonus scheme.
* Training and development.
* Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner.
* Get out and about; you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants.
* The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business - take ownership and Be Fearless.
* Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere.
* 28 days holiday.
* Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to 1000 per successful referral.
* Access your wages anytime through Wagestream.
* Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.
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