General Manager

General Manager Central London £50,000 - £55,000 OTE including bonus New Opening | November 2026 Start A new live music and hospitality venue is coming to Central London. We're opening a brand new venue in Central London and are looking for a General Manager to lead the launch and take ownership from day one. This is a chance to build a venue from the ground up, recruit your own team and create the atmosphere, culture and guest experience that will establish the venue as a go-to destination in London's late-night scene. You'll join in November, complete paid training before the opening, then lead the launch. About the Business A fast-growing live music and hospitality brand, bringing real hospitality and unforgettable nights to every city we land in. The focus is simple. Great hospitality, great music, memorable nights and an atmosphere that feels genuine. The Opportunity As General Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the performance, people, culture and operation of the venue. You'll lead the opening team, establish the culture from day one and build a high-performing venue that delivers strong customer experiences and commercial results. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Head Office, you'll protect the personality of the brand while driving sales, developing your people and delivering high operational standards. What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the atmosphere and energy of the venue through visible, hands on leadership
• Building a welcoming, fun and memorable experience for every guest
• Taking full accountability for venue performance, profitability and operational standards
• Driving weekly sales and delivering commercial targets
• Managing labour costs, rotas, stock control and wage efficiency
• Analysing business performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring licensing, compliance and health and safety standards are maintained
• Leading events, promotions and trading initiatives to maximise revenue
• Recruiting, coaching and developing your management team
• Building a strong succession pipeline
• Working closely with Operations and Head Office to deliver company objectives
• Setting high standards and leading by example every shift What We're Looking For We're looking for a leader who combines commercial awareness with genuine hospitality. You'll have:
• Experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager or similar leadership role within a high-volume hospitality business
• A track record of leading, developing and motivating successful teams
• Experience managing budgets, labour costs and operational performance
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to analyse business performance
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills
• Confidence making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• An owner mentality and willingness to take accountability
• A passion for creating memorable customer experiences and developing great people What's In It For You
• £55,000 OTE including bonus
• Lead the opening of a brand new Central London venue
• Paid training before opening
• The opportunity to recruit and build your own team
• Genuine career progression as the business continues to grow across the UK
• A business where hospitality, music, culture and people come first