General Manager - New Opening - Modern British Pub - Up to £55,000 per year + Bonus - Live-in Opportunity Available - East London
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our new iconic gastropub. In the heart of Wanstead you’ll find The George and Dragon, a proper local with excellent British pub food, great cocktails, wine and a locally sourced range of craft beers and ale. There’s regular live sport on the screens plus live music and social nights. With private rooms to host meetings, parties and other events, this is an amazing opportunity for a people and guest focused General Manager to spearhead a proper community pub.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee daily operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience.
2. Lead and inspire a team to deliver top-tier service, with a focus on consistently delivering our high-quality food offering.
3. Manage food and drink offerings, ensuring our menu is fresh, exciting, and keeps customers coming back.
4. Drive sales and profitability while maintaining operational efficiency.
5. Maintain the function room as a sought-after event space.
6. Create a lively and welcoming atmosphere for all.
What We’re Looking For
1. Proven senior management experience in hospitality.
2. Strong knowledge of gastropub food and drink.
3. A hands-on leader who thrives in a busy environment.
4. Passion for customer service and team leadership.
5. Someone who wants to embed themselves in the Wanstead community and become a key part of the pub’s culture.
What’s In It For You
1. Competitive salary up to £55,000.
2. A competitive Bonus Scheme & Super Bonus Scheme you can influence.
3. Live-in opportunity available on site.
4. The chance to work for a company that allows you to treat a business like your own, make decisions at site level and not follow a pre-defined model.
5. Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner.
6. Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants.
7. The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless.
8. Supplier led trips, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere.
9. 28 days holiday.
10. Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
11. Employee Assistance Programme through Licensed Trade Charity.
12. Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
13. Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream.
14. Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us.
15. Cycle to work scheme.
16. Work place nursery benefit.
17. Extended maternity / paternity / adoption pay.
18. Length of service awards, its important to acknowledge and reward our people who go above and beyond.
If you're ready to head up an iconic East London pub in Wanstead, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr