General Manager

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

A classic London pub in East Dulwich opposite Peckham Rye Park and Common with the best hidden beer garden in South East London. The Herne Tavern is a charming heritage pub that boasts original 1930's interiors and features real ales, craft lagers, and cocktails

The Role:

As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we're Looking For:

• Put your heart on your sleeve:take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own
• Live-In Accommodation - offsite
• Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable
• Drop the egoat the door and get things done
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager
• Deepknowledge of premium gastropubfood & drink businesses
• Experience running high volume sites is beneficial
• Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership
• Superb customer and floor service skills
• Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how
• Entrepreneurial flairand a genuine passion for people development
• Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team
• Personal License holder is a plus

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary up to £48,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence)
• Live-in accommodation on site
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career
• Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up
• Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless
• Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture
• 28 days' holiday
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity
• Lucrative referral scheme:earn up to £1,000 per successful referral
• Birthday day off on us
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Length-of-service recognition rewards
• Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies

Ready to lead a standout, community led and quality-focused venue in East Dulwich?

If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we'd love to meet you.