General Manager for The Faber Fox independent Pub in Crystal Palace

Livelyhood Pub Group is on the hunt for its next inspiring General Manager to drive sales at it's local, independent, neighbourhood Pub The Faber Fox - Crystal Palace.

Who are you

• You are already an experienced Pub General Manager who runs their site with passion

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

• You'll be inspired by self accountability, P & L ownership and delivery of a successful pub which has community and neighbourhood hospitality at it's very heart.

• You'll want to take part in regular conversations with a supportive Line Manager who is keen to chat with you about your business & hear your ideas for moving your site forward. There's genuine opportunity to have your voice and make a difference.

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

About The Faber Fox in Crystal Palace

The Faber Fox is part of Livelyhood pub group, an established, London based owner, creator, and operator of inviting and independent neighbourhood pubs. The Faber Fox is a fantastic looking site, occupying a prime spot on Westow Hill.

It rounds up all the best bits a neighbourhood local can offer including: a large bar and dining space serving delicious food and drink from local suppliers and producers; a dedicated sports area featuring giant screens showing all the latest games; and a heated outdoor garden and terrace boasting some of the area’s best views out over the capital.

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).

Our pubs are spaces with personality where you eat well, drink together, are entertained with everything from perfect sports viewing to weekly quizzes & celebrate life at each & every opportunity. Hospitality is in our soul.

We are proud of our pubs and the people we work with. We are super collaborative.

What's In It For You

• A competitive salary of £42k - £46k based on your experience + tronc + Bonus

• Additional tronc/service payments – a further £4k a year is a strong steer. OTE £46k - £50k

• 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–employee assistance support available

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

• Access sector and retail discounts via our partnership with Hospitality Rewards

What's on our minds

Our Ideal General Manager will: -

• have a passion for community pubs & independent operators

• 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 coaching their Managers

• be relentless in delivering to our guests the best experience every time they choose us and walk through our doors.

• bring outdoor operational experience

• genuinely believe in tweaking environments to create a cracking atmosphere

We are genuinely one team. We love our London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products (food and drink), focused on sustainability and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners - The BigKid Foundation, Only A Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity.

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

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