We're on the hunt for an
experienced General Manager in The Artful Duke (Bromley) OTE £43k-£46k + bonus
Our ideal General Manager will
be someone who:-
* has a passion for community pubs & independent operators
* is driven to grow revenue
* is dedicated to nurturing and developing our fantastic Artful
Duke team
* is relentless in delivering to our guests the best experience
every time they choose us and walk through our doors.
The Artful Duke is part of Livelyhood
Pub Group and our General Manager will lead our team to deliver revenue and fantastic service
in a way that has our Livelyhood Purpose and our five Lively Ways (values)
of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at
its very heart.
Who are Livelyhood?
Livelyhood is an established South London based owner, creator & operator
of modern, inviting & independent neighbourhood pubs, whose Lively
Ways (values) are at the heart of every decision we make & everything that
we do; We are big on sustainability, our people &
charities are at our core, we are authentic, & we love keeping things lively and a bit little daring.
You’ll find us in Crystal Palace
(The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The
Old Frizzle), Streatham (The Mere Scribbler), Clapham
South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The
Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue).
We are also planning to open more sites this year, so this is a brilliant
chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our growth.
Hospitality is in our soul. We are committed, ambitious and we have fun.
What's on our minds?
We are genuinely one team. We love
our South London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products (food
and drink), focused on sustainability and we are super proud of our close,
active relationships with our charity partners - The BigKid Foundation,
Only A Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity.
Who are You?
Someone who shares the same
passion for hospitality & pubs that we do.
There is real business opportunity
at The Artful and the experience you have in turning a business around and
generating revenue growth is absolutely key.
You’ll also be experienced in
improving financial performances through budget management & cost controls.
You find enjoyment in delighting
guests and thrive from putting a smile on our guests, our teams & our
suppliers faces, driving from the front.
You are committed to developing
the team with ongoing training, engagement and love.
You comfortably hold yourself
accountable for the delivery of your role and role model self- accountability
throughout your team.
You enjoy collaborating with the
marketing team to discuss ideas, promote events, specials and initiatives
to attract and retain guests.
You’ll also bring with you your previous
General Manager experience in a £20k + pub or bar and our ideal General
Manager candidate will have food-led and/or outdoor/garden
experience. Previous experience working with sport whilst not
essential, would also be highly advantageous.
About The Artful Duke
Our pubs embrace the ethos of bringing unique, independent and inviting pubs to
South London neighbourhoods, focusing on social spaces.
The Artful Duke combines
everything that is loved in the traditional British pub with the modern twist -
A warm, welcoming & neighbourhood pub.
In front of the arch, join us for dining & drinks in a cosy yet
modern pub environment. Where we serve elevated comfort food featuring
delicious small and main plates.
Behind the arch, things get a little livelier with huge screens
for perfect sports viewing (with both BT Sports & Sky Sports), weekly live
music, DJ & a Sunday quiz.
What's in it for You
£39k – 42k base salary
PLUS very generous additional tronc – based
on our current levels we anticipate this
to be a further £4k per annum. OTE £43k-£46k
Additional General Manager Bonus
Plans - £2.5k bonus pot per quarter/£10k a year
40% food and drink discount for
you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1
Financial Flexibility through
our partnership with Hastee, you have access to 35% of your earnt pay as you
need it
We offer hospitality
apprenticeships to support people's career development & we are proud to be
able to offer our people mentoring through Livelyhood's Mentoring
Programme with Otolo
Wellbeing focused employer– with
access to Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders & employee assistance
support available
Plus regular incentives,
referral bonuses, our annual Livelyhood Love Awards & recognition
awards to celebrate your key milestones.
If you like the sound of us we’d
love to hear from you.
Auditions are happening now! We
are reviewing General Manager applications as they arrive, so please don't
delay in sending us yours.
You’ll understand that all
applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to
work in the UK