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We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead our flagship Balham pub – The Regent Balham, a thriving neighbourhood pub.
Who You Are
You’re an experienced and commercially minded General Manager with a track record of running high-volume pubs. You lead from the front — a natural leader who knows how to grow sales, build and engage teams and bring the local community with you.
Responsibilities
* Treat your pub as if it’s your own — with full accountability for P&L and performance.
* Are passionate about people — from guests to your team, suppliers and charity partners.
* Excel at building community relationships and driving local engagement.
* Thrive on autonomy, collaboration, and regular, coaching‑style conversations including peer‑to‑peer feedback.
* Lead with our five values at heart: Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable.
About The Regent Balham
A handsome, bustling neighbourhood pub serving fresh, seasonal food, cracking beers, cocktails and wines. It boasts a large outdoor garden (thanks to a partnership with a local school), a strong sports following, and a warm welcome for four‑legged friends.
About Livelyhood Pub Group
We’re a collection of seven independent pubs across London, with sites in Crystal Palace, Brixton, Wimbledon, Wanstead, Clapham South, Bromley South, Balham and Elephant & Castle. We’re growing, investing in our current pubs, and on the lookout for new ones — which makes this a brilliant time to join us. Hospitality is in our soul. Our pubs are places with personality — where people eat well, drink together, celebrate often, and always feel at home.
What’s In It For You
* £57k–£60k salary + £7k tronc (OTE up to £67k)
* Additional Quarterly GM bonus — £2,500 per quarter (£10k a year)
* 45‑hour working week
* 40% food & drink discount for you + 3 guests across all sites from day 1
* Milestone rewards and recognition starting from 6 months
* Wellbeing focus with access to employee assistance support
* Financial flexibility with access to 35% of your earnings on demand via our partnership with Hastee
* Hospitality Benefits/Discounts via our partnership with Hospitality Rewards platform
Qualifications
* Have a passion for independent pubs and local communities
* Are a proven sales driver with a commercial mindset
* Love being front and centre, leading and developing your team
* Understand the art of creating atmosphere and operational excellence — inside and out
* Bring outdoor, food and event operational experience
* We’re one team, proud of our independence, our partnerships with charities like The BigKid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity, and our love of good food, good people and great dogs.
Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
If you’re ready to lead one of South London’s most exciting pubs, apply now — we’re reviewing applications as they come in.
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