General Manager - Great British Pub with personality - Quality Smokehouse & Whiskey concept - Marylebone
The Lord Wargrave has an exciting opportunity for an engaging and passionate General Manager who loves whiskey and all things Smokehouse. Only a stones throw from both Edgware Road and Baker Street stations, you'll find Marylebone's hidden gem - The Lord Wargrave. A smokehouse restaurant serving the best meat dishes in town with a whiskey bar boasting over 250 Whiskeys.
The Role:
As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue’s performance. You’ll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You’ll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company grows.
What we’re Looking For:
* Put your heart on your sleeve: take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it’s your own
* Stay cool under pressure—calm, composed, and unflappable
* Drop the ego at the door and get things done
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a General Manager
* Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses
* Goes without saying, you have a passion for whiskey and meat
* Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership
* Superb customer and floor service skills
* Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how
* Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development
* Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team
* Personal License holder is a plus
What’s In It For You
* Competitive salary up to £55,000 (plus generous bonus schemes you can influence)
* Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career
* Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up
* Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
* Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless
* Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture
* 28 days’ holiday
* Free meals during shifts
* Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity
* Lucrative referral scheme: earn up to £1,000 per successful referral
* Birthday day off on us
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
* Workplace nursery benefit
* Length-of-service recognition rewards
* Recognised in the Sunday Times 100 best places to work
Ready to lead a standout, quality-focused venue in a buzzing London enclave?
If you’re bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we’d love to meet you.