Role: Assistant General Manager — The Abbey Tavern, Kentish Town Road
Employment: Full-time 

About us
The Abbey Tavern is a popular Kentish Town pub known for its lively atmosphere, great food, beer garden and large roof terrace. We host regular events and private functions and offer a full drinks menu including cocktails.

Overview
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll support the General Manager to run a high-volume, event-led venue. You’ll lead shifts, coach and develop front-of-house teams, oversee cash & stock control, manage rotas and ensure excellent guest experiences across day-to-day trade and events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead FOH shifts and take operational ownership in the GM’s absence
• Coach, motivate and develop Duty Managers and bar/front-of-house teams
• Manage rotas, recruitment, onboarding, training and performance
• Oversee cashing up, till reconciliation and basic stock control
• Drive commercial performance: upsell, promotions, labour optimisation and cost control
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and food‑hygiene compliance
• Own guest recovery and support event planning to boost trade

Person specification — essential

• Proven supervisory/management experience in pubs, bars or event-led venues
• Visible, front‑of‑house leader with excellent people skills
• Commercially minded with basic P&L awareness (sales drivers, labour control)
• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making and problem-solving
• Passion for hospitality and events; available for evenings, weekends and event shifts
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience in event/sports-led venues or managing outdoor spaces
• Personal licence, Level 2 Food Safety or formal hospitality qualifications
• Familiarity with EPOS systems and basic reporting

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus opportunities
• Training, apprenticeships and paid learning time with clear progression to General Manager
• Free guest list to selected events and festivals;
• CODE app staff membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme
• 24/7 wellbeing support via Able Futures
• Flexible shift patterns tailored to match days and events

The process

• Click "Apply now" and attach your CV.
• Shortlisted candidates invited for an initial chat with the senior team.
• Successful candidates are asked to attend a trial shift to meet the wider team.
• If all goes well, you’ll be offered the role and welcomed to the team.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Role: Assistant General Manager — The Abbey Tavern, Kentish Town Road
Employment: Full-time 

About us
The Abbey Tavern is a popular Kentish Town pub known for its lively atmosphere, great food, beer garden and large roof terrace. We host regular events and private functions and offer a full drinks menu including cocktails.

Overview
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll support the General Manager to run a high-volume, event-led venue. You’ll lead shifts, coach and develop front-of-house teams, oversee cash & stock control, manage rotas and ensure excellent guest experiences across day-to-day trade and events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead FOH shifts and take operational ownership in the GM’s absence
• Coach, motivate and develop Duty Managers and bar/front-of-house teams
• Manage rotas, recruitment, onboarding, training and performance
• Oversee cashing up, till reconciliation and basic stock control
• Drive commercial performance: upsell, promotions, labour optimisation and cost control
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and food‑hygiene compliance
• Own guest recovery and support event planning to boost trade

Person specification — essential

• Proven supervisory/management experience in pubs, bars or event-led venues
• Visible, front‑of‑house leader with excellent people skills
• Commercially minded with basic P&L awareness (sales drivers, labour control)
• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making and problem-solving
• Passion for hospitality and events; available for evenings, weekends and event shifts
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience in event/sports-led venues or managing outdoor spaces
• Personal licence, Level 2 Food Safety or formal hospitality qualifications
• Familiarity with EPOS systems and basic reporting

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus opportunities
• Training, apprenticeships and paid learning time with clear progression to General Manager
• Free guest list to selected events and festivals;
• CODE app staff membership discounts, cycle-to-work scheme
• 24/7 wellbeing support via Able Futures
• Flexible shift patterns tailored to match days and events

The process

• Click "Apply now" and attach your CV.
• Shortlisted candidates invited for an initial chat with the senior team.
• Successful candidates are asked to attend a trial shift to meet the wider team.
• If all goes well, you’ll be offered the role and welcomed to the team.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.