**General Manager Designate - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London
Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business as we prepare for new openings across London.
The Role
* As GMD you will under the guidance of an established GM as you are embedded into the company
* You will steadily learn to take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue.
* You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business.
* Being business savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must.
* Your team will look up to you, it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction.
* You have impeccable floor, bar, fresh food and late night experience knowledge depending on the property
* You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.
What We're Looking For
* Heart-on-your-sleeve leadership: own the role, stay bold, stay calm under pressure
* No ego, just action: roll up your sleeves and get things done
* Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager (varies by property)
* Exceptional communication and organisational skills; approachable and hands-on
* Outstanding customer service and floor leadership
* An entrepreneurial spark—excited by new ideas and growth
* Passion for people: mentoring, developing, and having fun
What's In It For You
* Competitive salary with a bonus scheme
* Live-in accommodation available (site-dependent)
* A rare chance to make your mark and push your career to the next level
* Ongoing training and development to sharpen your skills
* Clear opportunities for career progression with regular new openings
* Staff discounts across our pubs, bars, and restaurants
* Real ownership: make strategic decisions and lead with fearless intent
* Regular team trips, incentives, and a caring, family-like culture
* Free meals during shifts
* Generous referral scheme (earn up to £1,000 per successful hire)
* Access to Stream: get your wages ahead of time
* Birthday day off on us
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* EAP support via License Trade Charity
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
About Us
* Operated by award-winning Urban Pubs and Bars
* Each site has its own personality and identity, shaped by the GM
* We're growing—which means opportunity for everyone. It's not where you start, but where you go
Interested in hearing more?
Let's chat. Get in touch to arrange a tour and feel what you could be part of.**