Experienced General Manager for The Regent Independent, Neighbourhood Pub in Balham - SW12 8JB

The Livelyhood Pub Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to bring Leadership and Love to its independent, neighbourhood Pub The Regent Balham.

This pub's a bit special.  Loyal guests, great outdoor space & a huge variety of reasons why guests choose to visit again and again.

Who are you?

• You are already an experienced Pub General Manager who runs their business with drive & passion - as if they own it.

• You're committed to people - that's guests, your team, suppliers and charity               partners

• You want full P & L ownership, enjoy creating & implementing plans to drive your pub forward to deliver a successful business that has authentic hospitality at its very heart.

• You'll want to work alongside a coaching Ops Manager who is keen to chat with you about your business & hear your ideas for  moving The Regent forward. There's genuine opportunity to have your voice and be the difference.

Our General Manager will lead in the delivery of their pub in a way that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.

About The Regent Balham

It is a pretty handsome neighbourhood favourite that serves darn tasty fresh, seasonal pub food, with a beer selection to take care of every palate, classic cocktails and wines to wet your whistle. 

Due to a sustainable partnership with the local school it also enjoys a large outdoor garden with an outside food offer. And if you're looking for a great sports offer, live music or somewhere to bring your dog, The Regent's got it all covered.

About Livelyhood Pub Group

We currently have 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London.

You’ll find us in Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle), Wanstead (The Bull), Clapham South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue).

We are also planning to open more sites in London, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our next chapter.

We're Purpose Driven.

We're proud of our pubs and our connections with the people we work with.  We're proud to be local and independent.  We value and recognise everyone's contribution to what makes Livelyhood Pub Group today.  

We're proud to be in hospitality, making meaningful connections with guests every time they step through our door and choose us. We're small but we are mighty! We love pubs.

What's In It For You

• A competitive salary of £45k - £48k based on your experience + tronc + Bonus

• AMAZING additional tronc/service payments – in region of a further £8k a                         year. OTE £53k - £56k

• 45 Hour working Weeks is the norm

• Additional quarterly General Manager bonus plan of £2500 a quarter.

• 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1

• Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months         with us and keeps going!

• We offer hospitality apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen

• Wellbeing focused employer– with Livelyhood Mental Health First Aiders &                     employee assistance support available

• Access to 35% of your earnings on demand giving you financial flexibility

• Annual Awards, Livelyhood Sports Day, incentives, supplier trips - we know fun is         important in every role. 

What's on our minds?

Our Ideal Experienced General Manager will: -

• have a passion for community pubs & independent operator

• grow the business and sales and will have a proven track of succeeding in                     business growth

• be a truly front of house and people centred General Manager - who will love our         locals & thrive on developing the team and mentoring other Managers who are at         earlier stages in their Hospitality careers.

• be relentless in delivering to our guests the best authentic experience every time 

• bring outdoor operational experience

• genuinely believe in tweaking environments to create a cracking atmosphere

We’re considering applications as they apply, so don't delay in submitting yours

You will appreciate that all applicants require proof of their eligibility to work in the UK and a UK bank account.