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General Manager
The Ganton Arms
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £45000 - £55000 / Year
General Manager
The Ganton Arms

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon £45000 - £55000 / Year
Skills
Casual Dining Experience
POS Systems
Training Experience
Money Handling
Food Safety
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Description

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

The Ganton Arms is a modern British pub and restaurant just off Carnaby Street in London’s famous West End. We serve a host of classic lagers and craft beers, a premium range of wines and spirits alongside a delicious seasonal food menu. The Ganton Arms is the perfect place to enjoy some dinner before or after the theatre. Or to unwind after a day of shopping in Soho or Carnaby Street. Book a table or pop in to see for yourself.

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business.

What's in it for me:

  • A competitive salary & 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, 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 knowledge as well as late night experience.
  • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

  • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
  • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
  • Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a general manager depending on the property being looked at
  • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
  • Superb customer & floor service skills
  • Excellent all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction
  • An entrepreneurial flare
  • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun
  • Personal License holder beneficial
Interested in hearing more, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.

Welcome to London's 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 Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 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 - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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

The Ganton Arms is a modern British pub and restaurant just off Carnaby Street in London’s famous West End. We serve a host of classic lagers and craft beers, a premium range of wines and spirits alongside a delicious seasonal food menu. The Ganton Arms is the perfect place to enjoy some dinner before or after the theatre. Or to unwind after a day of shopping in Soho or Carnaby Street. Book a table or pop in to see for yourself.

Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants are currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled General Manager with personality & charisma for our expanding group. With an eclectic mix of properties and new openings to suit your personality and style, this really is an exciting time to join a people focused and progressive operations led business.

What's in it for me:

  • A competitive salary & 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, 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 knowledge as well as late night experience.
  • You will be given the opportunity to train, personally develop and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

What we looking for:

  • "Wear your heart on your sleave", take ownership, be bold and run the business as if it's your own
  • Be cool, calm and collected, manage pressure with ease, nothing can phase you
  • Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a general manager depending on the property being looked at
  • Solid communication and organisational skills, be approachable
  • Superb customer & floor service skills
  • Excellent all-round business knowledge from financials to customer satisfaction
  • An entrepreneurial flare
  • Passionate about people, training, mentoring, growing a team but most importantly, loves to have fun
  • Personal License holder beneficial
Interested in hearing more, get in touch so we can arrange to meet up and show you around.

Welcome to London's 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 Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 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 - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

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