General Manager - London

General Manager - The Tap Tavern, Richmond TW9

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Our client is an established independent pub and bar operator with a huge focus on guest experience. They’re now searching for a General Manager to take ownership of a key venue in Richmond, SW London, called the Tap Tavern.

This fabulous venue is a stylish and welcoming pub, serving drinks, food and warm hospitality to valued local customers. There is a good opportunity to grow business locally by providing outstanding service, as well as concentrating on building local events. This is a great move for an experienced pub manager looking for the next step in their career.

PLEASE NOTE - this is not a live-in role.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As General Manager, you will have a huge amount of autonomy on this venue, and should have experience in a bar or pub background with a food operation. You will need to take ownership of the F&B offering as well as putting your own stamp on the style of service and full guest experience for the venue. You will be responsible for the recruitment of the whole team, including management and would ideally have knowledge of the local area to help with building the business, as well as experience in marketing & events of a business like this previously.

You will operate a successful and profitable business by always maintaining high standards, achieving sales and profit targets and driving excellent standards of customer service through leading & developing your team.

The key things we are looking for:

• Great business savvy, an entrepreneurial spirit and self-drive

• Great leadership skills and mountains of personality

• Excellent experience leading teams to success, motivating and coaching others

• A passion for food, customer service, hospitality and people

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide suitable and up-to-date ID at first stage interview.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Excellent base salary of 38-40k basic
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Other significant work perks