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.