The Ganton Arms - General Manager Flagship site for Urban Pubs and Bar in the heart of Carnaby, Soho. Part of a multi Award-Winning Pub, Bar and Restaurant Group - London The Ganton Arms is a modern British gastro-pub just off Carnaby Street in Londons famous West End. An always-on business that trades strongly for both food and drink 7 days a week. Bustling tourist trade year-round as visitors from across the globe flock to London's West End and sample the best of British pub food and service. Evenings see the arrival of a local office crowd, Saturday nights a lively West End party, while Sundays are regularly fully-booked with a loyal roast following, hard-earned over several years ofexemplary online reputation from delivering the area's best roast. Search for 'Best Gastro Pub Soho' on Google and the Ganton Arms is always among the runners and riders. Whats in it for me: A competitive salary and bonus scheme Training and development Career progression and promotion opportunities, with regular new openings around the corner Get out and about you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business take ownership and Be Fearless Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials a fun, family atmosphere 28 days holiday Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Good people know good people an awesome referral scheme Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us Cycle to Work scheme The Role As GM, you will take full ownership of all aspects of running the venue. You will be given autonomy and run the site as if it were your own business. Being business-savvy and demonstrating great commercial acumen is a must. Your team will look up to you, so it's essential to train, nurture and develop your staff to maintain incredibly high standards and customer satisfaction. You have impeccable floor, bar and late-night experience. You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What were looking for: Wear your heart on your sleeve, take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, and don't let anything faze you A minimum of 2 years experience as a General Manager, depending on the property being considered Solid communication and organisational skills, with an approachable personality Superb customer and floor-service skills Excellent all-round business knowledge, from financials to customer satisfaction An entrepreneurial flair Passionate about people, training, mentoring and growing a team, but most importantly, someone who loves to have fun Personal Licence holder beneficial Interested in hearing more? Get in touch so we can arrange to meet up, show you around and tell you more about the role. Welcome to Londons Biggest Independent Pub Company! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britains private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for two Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for Best Managed Pub Company 250 Sites on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded Best Food-Led Pub Company 2021 at the R200 Awards. Urban once again won Best Managed Pub Company 250 Sites in 2023. Most recently, in 2026, we won Best Managed Pub Company 250 Sites and Best Food Offering. In 2025 and 2026, we were also recognised by the Sunday Times in its Top 100 Companies to Work For. TPBN1_UKCT
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