At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the GM, lead the team, and ensure smooth pub operations.
- Company: Independent London hospitality operator focused on community and guest experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, discounts, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a fun, collaborative culture with a focus on sustainability.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact in a legendary community pub.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing busy pubs and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 41000 £ per year.
Livelyhood Venues is proud to be an independent London Hospitality operator where every guest experience matters. Our sites are built on the fun art of hospitality - we're passionate about community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and to support the next exciting stage of growth for our flagship pub, The Regent in Balham, we are looking for an Assistant General Manager to support our fantastic General Manager and passionate team in delivering an exceptional Livelyhood experience every day in this legendary pub.
About The Regent Balham: The Regent Balham is a neighbourhood pub that prides itself on outstanding hospitality and strong community vibes.
The Assistant General Manager Role: As Assistant General Manager, you’ll help run operations, lead the team, and step in to cover the GM when needed. You’ll ensure the pub runs smoothly, maintain high standards and drive results. You’ll also want to be a future Livelyhood GM.
What You’ll Do:
- Be the GM’s right-hand and step in as acting GM when needed
- Lead, develop and inspire our talented teams
- Drive operational excellence, sales, and profitability
- Keep standards high across food, drink, and guest experience
- Take ownership of key areas as agreed with GM
- Make the pub a place where both guests and teams love to be
- Embrace being an independent, community pub.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience managing a busy pub, bar or restaurant team
- Confident stepping up as acting GM
- Proven leadership skills, able to motivate Front & BOH teams
- Confident managing operational performance
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
- Someone who loves a great community pub & never forgets that hospitality at its heart is fun!
Our Assistant General Manager will role model in a way that has our Livelyhood Purpose and our five Lively Ways of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- We offer a competitive salary £39k - £41k + tronc. OTE £44k - £47.5k
- Additional quarterly bonus scheme - £1,300 a quarter/£5,200 bonus pot a year
- 45 Hour working weeks
- 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!
- Retail and hospitality discounts via Hospitality Rewards
- We offer a range of apprenticeships to support your development if you're keen
- Wellbeing focused employer – with employee assistance support available
- Access to 35% of your earnings on demand giving you financial flexibility
- Be part of an independent, collaborative culture where your voice is heard & your ideas welcome
- Career progression towards GM opportunities
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.
Auditions are happening now! We are reviewing Assistant General Manager applications as they arrive, so don't delay in sending us yours. You’ll understand that all applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
Assistant General Managers at The Regent Balham employer: The Rosy Hue
Livelyhood Venues is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London’s hospitality scene. With competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, and generous staff discounts, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, providing clear pathways for career advancement into General Manager roles. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values passion and leadership in a lively pub environment.
