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General ManagerUrban Pubs & Bars • Islington, United Kingdom
General Manager

General Manager

Urban Pubs & Bars • Islington, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

General Manager - Award Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - Quality - London

Old Street Tavern is a 'modern twist' on a classic City pub with a private mezzanine area located right outside Old Street station in the heart of the city. Be it a quick meeting place that transcends time and turns into a vibrant drinking and dining experience or a cocktail bar serving up innovation and classics in equal measure.

We are the "go to place" for those who want to unwind, watch all the key sports, dig into fresh seasonal dishes or party the night away with our live music and DJ's.

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a 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.

The Role

  • As GM you will 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 and late night experience knowledge as well as late night experience.
  • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

  • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
  • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
  • Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a general manager depending on the property being looked at
  • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
  • Superb customer & floor service skills
  • Excellent all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction
  • An entrepreneurial flare
  • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun
  • Personal License holder beneficial

What's in it for me:

  • A competitive salary & bonus scheme
  • Training and development
  • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
  • Get out and about, you automatically get 30 % discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  • The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
  • Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  • 28 days holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme
  • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  • Cycle to work scheme

    Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company !

    Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

    In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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